Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-02-11

replied Mr.. Trueman.
"Well, let me answer this letter, aud after that
promise that you shall have your own way"
"No, shall consent to such thing. 1t is
the reply to that letter which is to modify the ne.
gociation for a settlement in such way rs 10
bring success or failure; and have no idea of al
lowing you, in the present state of your mind to
write such one as will most assuredly defeat an
amicabe arrangement.
Singleton paused for some time, before making
reply. He had been forming in his mind most
cutting and bitter rejoinder to the letter Just al
luded to, and he was very DESTROYS that Mr.
Williams should have the benefit of knowing that
he thought him a " tricky and deliberate scoun-
dfel, with other opinions of similar character
He found it, therefore, impossible to make up his
mind to let the unimpassioned Mr. Trueman write
this most important epistie
:" Indeed must write this letter, Mr.. True
man, he said. "There are some things that |
want to say to him, tina: know you won't write
You don't seem to consider the position in which
he has placed me by that letter, nor what is obi.
gatory upon me as man Of honor. never al
low any man to reflect upon me, directly or in
directly, withouta prompt response"
There is, in the Bible" said Mr.. Trueman.
a passage that is peculiarly applicable in the
present case. 1t is this-,d soft ansver turreth
ow0y wroih, tut geiecons words stir up anger. I
have found the precept in a lite that has number
ed more than double your years, to be one that
may be safely and honorably adopted in all cases.
You blame Mr. Williams for writing you an an
cry letter, and are indignant at certain express
sions contained therein. Now, is it any more
right for you to write an angry letter with cut
ting epithets than it is for hirp p
But, Mr.. Trueman-''
81 do assure you my young friend" said the
lawyer, interrupting him, g that am acting in
this case for your benefit, and not for my own
and, as your legal adviser, you mrst submit to
my judgment, or cannot consent to go on
eff will promise not to use any harsh Ian
guage, will you not consent to let me write the
letter, urged the client.
"You and |, in the present state of your mind,
could not possibly come at the same conclusion in
reference to what is harsh and what is mild, " said
Mr.. Trueman, therefore cannot consent that
you shall write one word Of the proposed reply.
l must write it,
DWELL, suppose then shall have to submit
When will it be ready == ..#
"Come this afternoon and will give you the
DRAFT, which you can copy and sign"
In the afternoon Mr.. Singleton came, and re-
ceived the letter prepared by Mr.. Trueman. 1t
ran thus after the date and formal address.
81 regret that my proposition did not meet your
approval. The mode of settlement which sug-
gested was the result of careful consideration
ofour mutual interests. Be kind enough to sug.
gest to Mr.. Trueman. my lawyer, any plan which
you think will lead to an early and anlicable ad-
justment Of our business You may rely upon
my consent to it, if it meets his APPRECIATION
81 Is it possible Mr.. Trueman, that you expect
me to sign such cringing letter that!' said
Mr.. Singleton, throwing it down, and walking
backwards and forwards with great irritation of
manner. e-.-.
Well, what is your objection to it," replied
Mr.. Trueman, mildly, for he was prepared for
just susb an exhibition of feelings.
Objection! How can you ask such question:
Am to go on my knees to him and beg him to do
me justice No IN sacrifice every coat I've
got in the world first, the scoundrel % ID
"You wish to have your business settled, do
you not ?" asked Mr.. Truemap looking him stead
lily in the face.
'fOf course do -Honorablu settled !"
''Well, let me hear what you mean by an hon
orable settlement
"What mean"
The young man hestated moment, and Mr..
Trueman said,
'You mean settlement in which your interest
shall be equally considered with that of Mr.. Will
liams. .-. ..4 4
ayes, certainly And that
"And that" continued Mr.. Trueman, "Mr.
Williams, in the settlement, shall consider and
treat you as gentleman -3 tt.ssFr r.,..r-
Certainly do. But that is more than he ho,
done = sst 5sav ~. as4zaa4F aa s-.r,.s
Well, never mind Let what is past 20 for
much as it is worth The principal point of
action is the present. .. r. ) s~.-.ss 1858.
"But I'll never send that mean, Bringing letter
though" W sss a..tae sag .I
"You mistake its whole tenor, i assure YOU.
Mr.. Singleton. You have allowed your angry
feelings to blind you. You certainly, carefully
cons idercd before you adopted it, the proposed
basis Of settlement, did you not ?" .aaT8I
"Ofcourse did H e 7'eaa@ fgli.t i.
$50 the letter which have prepared for you,
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