The Richmond palladium., 1869-07-06

al impression that though HINT was
clever fellow, he was altogether too easy
for a lawyer. Not conten. with aston
ishing his friends by neglecting busi>
ness during the day, he occasionally
perplexed his mother by sitting up half
the night What could he Ee doing,
alone in his room e4.7s
Oliver took remonstrances in good
part, but did not profit by them. why,
he would say, 'how can do anything
until get client pa consideration
which seemed to satisfy himself II it
failed to quiet the apprehension of his
advisers.
One morning, more than three months
after that one which witnessed the ad-
justment of his sign, Judge Shaw, an
old family friend, said to him:
L am disappointed in you, Oliver, dis.
appointed He spoke with some
warmth. why, man, how do you ex-
pect to do anything unless you are in
the proper place to do it r His office is
a young lawyers proper tarrying place,
whether any body comes in or not. We
are losing confidence in you, Oliver
If you don't do something to show your
self in earnest, we shall conclude you're
not made Of the right stuff. Get your
self in court / dent believe you've
seen the inside of a court house this
term Bring a suit against somebody.
Make plea Go it strong on anything
or nothing. I'm the judge, you know.
ri help you along. l thought too much
of your father to let his son fail the first
time he conducts suit. Take my word
for it, you'll succeed
Thank you, Judge, thank you,' said
Oliver. I am glad to hear you say so !;
it gives me courage. The fact is he
continued, with some hesitation, i have
8 suit on hand-a very important one
Indeed, though I have said nothing
about it, it has bothered me good deal
of late. IL think shall bring it be-
fore the court in a day or two
Right, Oliver, right said the Judge,
greatly pleased. Cautious, see you
don't want to be confident. It
look well.
Then, in a more confidential tone, 'Is
the case an important ene? Any mon
ey involveda'
Twenty thousand, at least replied
Oliver If am successful it will be
the making of me, while if fail
.Oh, you won't fail-the word isn't in
the book. Didn't 1 promise to help
you? When do you bring it in ? in a
day or two, you say2 Suit your own
convenience. Dockct's full, but we'll
crowd it in, if we have to be irregular
and crowd something else out
Let me see. said Oliver, with an air
of de,iberation, you mustn't do any
thing irregular on my account. Besides,
the defendant is a person who might
object to having any more stir made
than is necessary. This is Monday.
will bring the matter before your honor
by Thursday
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your courage and he walked away
briskly.
Twenty thousand, at least; something
worth while,' he soliloquized. Oliver
is deeper fellow than took him to be
He knows how to keep his own counsel
too
Meanwhile, Oliver had looked at hi
watch, ordered the carriage, and wa
ransacking the garden for gorgeou
bouquet He did look rather deep, an.
there was an odd expression on his fac
which the keenest observer would hav
been at loss to interpret.
. He arrang ed his flowers with the ut
most nicely, and then bestowed an equs
amount Of care on the adjustment of hi
neck tie. The carriage being ready, h
r took final survey of himself in tn
glass and drove away.
He drove directly to large house
situated in the midst of spaciou
t grounds. 1t was evidently the residenc
of man who possessed both wealt
. and true refinement. The house wa
}, substantial, the surroundings elegant
). He gave the bell business like pu
1 and waited. Soon light step and ru!
. tie were heard. 'Ah, the defendant
|, person. he thought. 4 am honored.'-
e A young lady appeared. and, after gree
il ing him pleasantly, said:
Il You see am ready. I shan't kee
you waiting minute
9 And here is your reward said I'll
t, lawyer, gallantly rendering the bouque
J. Beautiful Her eyes danced. Y,
It have arranged them with exquisite tas
g for q lawyer she added archly.
n 4 tried to make it presentable,' ",
y the dry response.
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