Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-09

ne devoufed like ghoul, and set 10 work
to unravel his story. 1t was difficult TO
keep him to the points but with pains !
learned what convinced me that he was en-
titled TO some property, whether great or
small there was no evidence. On parting
/ said,
"Now, Mr.. F., you must stay In town
while make proper inquirers. What al
lowances will be enough to keep you com
fortably!" ar. I.a .h.. .t.
He answered humbly, after much press
ing, "Would you think ten shillings too
much ?"
I don't like, if do these things at all, to
do them shabbily, so said,
"Come every Saturday, and you shall
have pound"
He was profuse in thanks, of course, as
all such men are as long as distress lasts.
had previously learned that my ragged
clients wife was in England, living in a
splendid house in Hyde Park Gardens, un-
der her maiden name. On the following
day the Earl of Owing called upon me,
wanting five thousand pounds by five o.
clock the same evening. 1t was case OF
life or death with him, so l made my terms,
and took advantage of his pressure to exc
cute coup de main. I proposed that he
should drive me home to receive the mon
ey, calling on Mrs. Mollnos, in Hyde Park
Gardens, on our way. l knew that the
coronet and liveries of his father, the mar
quis, would insure me an audience with
Mrs. Molinos Ftz-Roy.
! I .Htr nal
into the lady's presence. She was, and
probably is, very stately, handsome wo-
man, with pale complexion, high solid
forehead, regular features, thin, pinchea,
self-satsfed mouth. My interview was
very short. plunged into the middle of
the affair, but had scarcely mentioned the
word husband, when she interrupted me
with
81 presume you have lent this prohigate
person money, and want me to pay you"
She paused, and then said, "He shall not
have farthing." As she spoke, her white
face became scarlet.
"But, madam, the man is starving. I
have strong reasons for believing he is en-
titled to property, and if you refuse any as
sstance, l must take other measures"
She rang the bell, wrote something on a
card, and, as the footman appeared, pushed
it towards me across the table with the air
of touching toad, saying,
"There, sir, is the address Of my solici-
tors; apply TO them, if you think you have
any claim. Robert, show this person out,
and take care he is not admitted again."
So far I had effected nothing; and, to
tell the truth, felt rather crest-fallen, under
the influence of that grand manner peculiar
TO certain great ladies, and to all great ac-
tresSes.
My next visit was to the attorneys,
Messrs. Leasem and Fashun, Of Lncoln's
Inn Square, and there was at home.
had had dealings with the firm before
They are agents for half the aristocracy,
who always run in crowds like sheep, after
the same wine-merchants, the same archi-
tects, the same horse-dealers, and the same
law agents. IT may be doubted whether
the quantity of law and land management
they get on this principle is quite equal to
! their wine and horses. At any rate, my
friends of Lincoln's Inn, like others of the
same class, are distinguished by their court
eous manners, deliberate proceedings, inno-
, cence OF legal teachnicalites, long credit
and heavy charges. Leasem, the eide,
partner, wears powder and huge bunch
of seals, lives in Queen-sqnare, drives a
, brougham, gives the dinners, and does the
cordial department. He is so strict in per.
forming the latter duty, that he once ad'
!, dressed poacher who had shot duke'
keeper, as "my dear creature," although ht
afterwards hung him.
Fashun has chambers in St. James street
! drives cab, wears tip, and does the granC
u haha style. . ... ..... ..
y My business lay with Leasem. The in
. terviews and letters passing were numer
u Gus. However, il came at last to the fol
: lowing dialogue
!, "Well, my dear Mr.. DISCOUNT" begal
y Mr.. Leasem, who hates me like poison
: "Im really very sorry for that poor dea
' Molnos-knew his father well grea
. man, perfect gentleman but you know
!. what women are, eh, Mr.. Discount! M
y client won't advance shilling; she know
n n it would only be wasted in low dissipation
), Now, don't you think this was said YER
- ihsinuatingly)-don't you think he had bel
. ter be sent to the workhouses very CON
: Portable accommodations there, / can assur
> you-meat twice a week, and exceler
soup; and then, Mr.. D., we might consdc
y about allowing you something for tha
= bill. .u
:, "Mr. Leasem, can you reconcile it
- your conscience TO make such an arrange
>, ment? Here's wife rolling in luxury
> and husband starving"
1 "No, Mr.. Discount, not starving; theI
,e is the workhouse, as observed before; b
sides, allow me to suggest that these appea
to feeling are quite unprofessional-qui'
i'd unprofessional"
er ssBut, Mr.. Leasem, touching this prope
tn ty which the poor man is entitled to-"
I'd gWhy, there again, MIR. D., you mu
ed excuse me you really must. ! don't sa
RS he is; I don't say he is not. IT, you kno
IL he is entitled to property, am sure yc
nd know how to proceed; the law is open
rv yo, Mr. DiSrotnt-the law is Open an