The mountain Democrat., 1864-05-28
A Piece OF Legxl Advice. y

seems absurd to the country people round
about.
1t happened one day that q farmer
named Bernard, having come to town on
business, bethought himself that as he had
few hours to spare it would be we'll to
get the advice of a good lawyer.
lie had often heard of lawyer named
Fey, who was in such high repute that
people believed lawsuit gained when he
undertook their cause.
The countryman vent to his office, and
after waiting some time, was admitted to
an interview. He told the lawyer that
having heard so much about him. and
happening to be in town, he thought he
would call and consult him.
You wish to bring an action, perhaps
inquired the lawyer.
%, no, replied the farmer; 4 am at
peace with all the world
Then it is settlement of property that
you want, is it!'
Excuse me, Mr.. Lawyer, my family
and have never made division, seeing
that we draw from the same well, as the
saying is
1T is, then, to get me to negotiate
purchase or a sale that you have come "
-, no; am neither itch enough to pur.
chase nor poor enough to SELL
viii you tell me, then, what you do
want Of me 2 said the lawyer in tone of
surprise.
why, l have already told you, Mr..
Lawyer replied Bernard; Il want your
advice. OF course l mean to pay you
for it,
The lawyer smiled, and taking pen and
paper, asked the cOuntryman his name.
Peter Bernard, replied the country
man, quite happy that the lawyer at last
understood what he wanted.
Your age?'
Thirty years, or very near it,
Your vocation r
whats that?'
what do you do for living?'
%! that's what it means, is it? Why
| am a farmer
The lawyer wrote two lines, folded the
paper and handed it to his client.
is it finished already said the farmer;
well and good What is the price Of
that advice, Mr.. lawyer
Three francs
Bernard paid the money and took his
leave, delighted that he made use of this
opportunity to get piece Of advice from
the great lawyer.
When the farmer reached home it was
four o'clock the journey had fatigued
him, and he determined to rest the re-
mainder Of the day. Meanwhile, the hay
had been cut two days, and was complete
ly made. One of his men came and asked
him if they should draw it in.
what, this evening?' exclaimed the
farmers wife, who had come to meet her
husband. 1T would be a pity to begin
the work so late, since it can be done as
well to morrow
Bernard was uncertain which way to
decide. Suddenly he rccollected that he
had the lawyers advice in his pocket.
wait minute, he exclaimed, Il have
an advice, and famous one, too, that |
paid three fraDcs for; it ought TO tell US
what to do. Here, wife, sec what it
says; you can read written hand better
than L.
The woman took the paper and read
this line
Never put off until to morrow what
you can DO TO DAY.
That's it 7 exclaimed Bernard, as if
ray Of light had cleared up all his doubts.
Come, be quick get the carts and away!
Come, girls, all to the field 1t shall not
be said that bought three franc opin-
ion and made no use Of it. will follow
the lawyers advice
Bernard himself set the example by
leading the way in the work, and not re-
turning until the hay was brought in.-
his conduct and the foresight Of his law
yer.
The weather changed during the night;
an unexpected storm burst over the val.
ley. The next morning it was found that
the river had ovcrflowed and carried away
all the hay that had been left in the fields.
The crops of the ncighboring farmers were
completely destroyed; Bernard alone had
not suffered.
The success Of his first experiment gave
him such faith in the advice of the law
yer, that from that time forth he adopted
it as his rule Of conduct, and became con-
sequently one of the most prosperous
farmers in the country Hope that you,
my readers, will take hint from this
success, and never put off till tomorrow
what you can do to-day
INELIGBMITY. Some months since, the
members of the church in L--were
called together to elect member of the
board of trustees.
A gentleman in business as Wholesale
grocer was named as a very suitable man
for the place; but his nomination was
vehemently opposed by another brother,
who vas very jealous in the temperance
cause, on the ground that in the way of
his business he sold liquor, And appeal
ing to brother Adams, one of the oldest
members present, who from his solid and
clerical look, was called "the bishop" he
said, "What do you say, Brother
Adams?"
"Ah!" said Brother Adams, looking
very grave, drawing up his cane with
view TO emphasize and give point to what
he had to say, "that is not the worst of it
-(solemn shake Of the head) that is not
| the worst of it !"
"Why, Brother Adams" said the 9TH
ers, crowding round and looking for some
other developments, "what else is there?"
II What else i"- said Brother Adams,
bringing down his cane With a rep, He
don't keep q good article. I've tried it,"
The brother was not elected.
TnE gentleman who attempted to cut
his throat with q sharp joke, few days