The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-10-02
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modify the negotiation for a settlemen
| in such a way as TO bring success ol
failure; and have no idea oil allowin,
you in the present state Of your mind
10 write such one as will assursdly )
defeat an amicabIe arranrement."
/ Singleton paused for some time, be
fore making reply. He had been
forming in his mind a most cutting ano
bitter rejoinder TO the letter just allu
ded 10, and he was very desirous that
Mr.. Williams should have the benefit o
knowing that he thought him tricky
and deliberate scoundreI," with other
opinions Of a similar character. He
found it, therefore, impossible to make
up his mind to let the unimpassionsd ed
Mr.. Trueman write this most imper.
.ant epistle.
'Indeed, | must write this letter, Mr..
Truelaal,' he said. There are some
things that want to say 10 him, that ]
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 obligatory upon me as a man
Of honor. never allow any man to
reflect upon me, directly or indirectly,
| without a prompt response
There is, in the Bible said Mr..
Trueman, "a passage that is perfectly
applicable in the present case. 1t is
,his-A soft ans,oer txrneh away ,Orath,
but grievoxs words stir up anger. |
have found this precept, in q life that
has numbered more than double your
years. 10 be one that may be safely and
henarsbly adopted, in all cases. You
blame M. Williams for writing you an
angry letter, and are indignant at GER
tain expressions contained therein
Now, is it any more right tor you to
write an angry letter, with cutting cpl.
thets, than it is for himr
But, Mr.. Trueman-'
q do assure you, my Young friend,'
said the lawyer, interrdp!lng him, "that
ara acting in this case for your benefit,
and not for my swn: and, as your le-
gal adviser, you must submit to my
judgment, or canaot consent to 60 on
ut | will promise not to use any
harsh language, will YOU not consent to
let me write the letter!' urged the
client.
You and |, in III. present state Of
your rnind, could not possibly come at
the same conclusion in reference to
what is harsh and what is mild said
Mr.. Trueman, therefore cannot con-
sent .ha. you shall write one word Of
The proposed reply. lmust write it,
well, | suppose, then shall have to
submit. When will it be readyF
sCome this afternoon, and will give
you the draft, which you can copy and
sign
In the afternoon Mr.. Singleton came
and received the letter prepared by |
Mr.. Truen,an. 1t ran thus, after the
date and formal address.
i regret that my proposition dId not
meet your approval. The mode OF
settlement which suggested was the
result of a careful consideration of our
mutual interests. Be kind enough to
suggest to Mr.. Trueman, my lawyer,
my plan which you think will lead TO
IN early and amicable adjustment Of our
business. You may rely upon my con-
sent to it, if it meets his appreciation
lis it possible, Mr. Trueman, that
you expect me to sign such a c'lnging
elter as that! said Mr.. Singleton,
throwing it down. and walking back
wards and forwards with great irrita-
ion of manner.
well, what is your objection to 1t?
'eplied Mr.. Trueman, mildly; for he
vas prepared for just such an exhibition
If feeling.
objection! How can you ask such
question: Am to 60 on my knees
o him and beg him to do me jus,ice?--
No! I'll sacrifice every cent I've got
n tho world first; the scoundrel!
You wish to have your business set
led, do you nol!' asked Mr.. Tluemen,
ooking him steadily in the face.
'Of course do! Honor ably settled!
'Well. let me hear what you mean by
in honorable settlement"
sWhy mean
The young man hesitated a moment,
md Mr.. Trueman said,
'You mean a settlement in which
,our interest shall be equally consider
ID with that OF Mr.. Williams
Yes, certainly. And that
sand that continued Mr.. Trueman,
Mr.. Williams, in the settlement, shall
and treat you as a gentleman,