Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-20
But, Mr. Trueman'-

I do assure you, my young frfend,' said the lawyer, interrupting him, that am acting in this case for your benefit, and not for my own, and as your legal adviser. you l must submit to my judgment, or cannot go on
 If will promise not to use any harsh language, will you consent to let me write the letter P urged the client.
 You and I, in the present state of your mind, could not possibly rome to the same conclusion in reference to what is harsh and 1 what is mild,' said MT. Trueman, there fore canrot consent that you shall write 1 one word of the proposed reply-I must write it,
 Well. suppose then, I shall have to submit. When will it be ready?'
 :Come this afternoon, and I will give you the draft. which you can cory and sign.'
 In the afternoon, MT. Singleton came and received the letter prepared by MT. True man. It ran thus, after the date and form al address,
 T reges that my proposition did m meet your appreciation. The mode of set clement which suggested was the result of es,s. Be kind enough to suggest to MT. Trueman. my lawyer, any plan which you think will lead to an early and amicable adjustment of our business. You may re- ly upon my consent to if, if it meets his ap- prohation.'
 Is it possible, Mir Trueman, that you expect me 10 sign such cringing letter as tha,?' said MT. Singleton, throwing it down and walking backward and forward with great irritation of manner.
 Well, what is your objection to it ? re- piled Mir. Trueman, mildly, for he was pre- parsd for such an exhibition of feeling.
 Objection How can you ask such a question? Am I to go on my knees to him. and beg him to do me justice? No! Irl sacrifice every cent I've go. in the world first the scoundrel!'
 You wish to have your business settled, 1 do you not p said Mir. Trueman, looking him steadily in the face.
 'Of course l do-honorably settled!'
 Well, le. me hear wha, you mean by an honorable settlement
 'Why I mean'---
 The young man hesilaled moment and Mir. Trueman said,
 You mean a settlement in which your interest shall be equally considered with that of MT. Williams
 'Yes, certainly. and that
 And that,' continued MT. Trueman, MT. 1 Williams In the settlement shall consider and treat you as gentlemanP'
 Certainly debut ,hatis rnorc than he has done.'
 'Well, never mind. Let what is past go for as much as it is worth. The principal poin. of action is in the present.
 'But rll never send that mean cringing letter, thought
 You mistake its whole tenor, l do ass sure, you Mir Singleton. You have allow ed your angry feelings to blind you. You certainly carefully considered before you adorted il. the proposed basis of settle meDi, did you no. p
 'Of course did,
 'So the letter which ] have prepared for you states. Now as an honorable and hon> est man, you are, am sure, willing to grant to him the privilege which you have asked fo: yourself, viz: ,ha, Of proposing a plan Of settlement. Yoar proposition does not seem to please him-now it is but fair that he should be invited 10 state how he wish~ ed the settlement made-and in giving such an invitation, a gentleman should use gems tlemanly language
 But he don't deserve 10 be treated like a gentleman. In fact he has no claim to the ,i,le.' said the young man.
 If he has none, as you say, you profess to be a gentleman, and all gentlemen should prove by their actions and words that they 1 are gentlemen
 I cam: say that am convinced by wha. you say--bul, as you seem 10 he bent ou having i. your own way, why, here, let me copy the thing and sign it, said the young man, suddenly changing his manner.
 'There. now.' he added, passing across the table the brief letter he had copied, ] suppose he'll think me low spirited felcw, after he gets that-brt he's mistaken. AT. 1 ter it's all over, lll take good care to tell him that it did'nt contain my sentiments
 Mir. Trueman smiled, as he took the lets ter and went on to fold and directi 1t
 Come tomorrow afternoon, and think we'll have things in pretty fair way,' he said, looking up with his usual pleasant smile, as he finished the direction Of the lets ter.