CHAPTER VII

DAMAGING RUMORS “Ho-hum, but I’m tired to-night. Hard day at the office.” Carson Drew dropped his hat on the living room table and sank wearily on the davenport. “By the way, Nancy, I suppose you’ve heard the bad news by this time.” “What news?” Nancy demanded anxiously. “Don’t dare tell me that Judge Graham isn’t coming after all the trouble I’ve had getting a satisfactory housekeeper.” “Oh, Judge Graham will get here all right. I was referring to the news about your little friend, Emily Crandall.” “Emily? Why, I …