"I believe our business is finished for the present--so good day to you, Mr.Selmer." "Good day, Mr.Jewel.

I wish you good luck," Sudden made formal reply, and watched Johnny's stiff neck and arrogant shoulders with much secret amusement.

"Oh--Mary V's out on the front porch, I believe!" Johnny turned and glared at him, and stalked off.

He had meant to find Mary V and tell her what had happened, and say good-by.

But old Sudden had spoiled all that.