"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.
