A few moments later
the young lady arose, and with some remark to Mrs. Venable about how
well her costume became her, she passed on out of the box.
"Who is that?" asked Montague.
"That," the Major answered, "that's Laura Hegan--Jim Hegan's
daughter."
"Oh!" said Montague, and caught his breath. Jim Hegan--Napoleon of
finance--czar of a gigantic system of railroads, and the power
behind the political thrones of many states.
"His only daughter, too," the Major added. "Gad, what a juicy morsel
for somebody!"
"Well, she'll make him pay for all he gets, whoever he is!" retorted
Betty, vindictively.
"You don't like her?" inquired Montague; and Betty replied promptly,
"I do not!"
"Her daddy and Betty's granddaddy are always at swords' points," put
in Major Venable.
"I have nothing to do with my granddaddy's quarrels," said the young
lady. "I have troubles enough of my own."
"What is the matter with Miss Hegan?" asked Montague, laughing.
"She's an idea she's too good for the world she lives in," said
Betty.
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