THE JUDGE'S HOUSE PARTY "There is nothing like congenial company when one travels," remarked Hippy Wingate, favoring his friends with a patronizing smile.

"Now, when I came home from college I was obliged to consort with such grouches as David Nesbit and Reddy Brooks, who made me keep quiet when I wished to speak, and speak when I fain would have slept.

But, observe the difference, all these fresh and charming damsels--" "Charming we are, beyond a doubt," interrupted Nora O'Malley, "but fresh--never.

The only fresh person aboard is named Wingate." "If you two are going to disagree we'll bundle you both into the baggage car and let you fight it out," warned David.

"Hippy ought to be exiled to that particular spot for having reviled Reddy and me." "Keep quiet, Nora," said Hippy in a stage whisper.