The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1875-01-07

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MI. Easton had been consignedto the
grave, Nellie received a hastily writ.
ten letter from her brother, placed in
her hands by a policeman, inform
ing her that he had been arrested.
and was then locked Dip m the state.
house, with two other young men o.
his own age, on suspicion Of belong
ing to gang who had recently com
mitted heavy burglarics.
ss0h, Fatherin HearenI whatshall
Ido?' she groaned, in bitterness Of
spirit. oh, sir, my brother could
never be guilty Of such athing," and
the poor child wrung her hands, and
sobbed aloud.
II tell you, Miss, the very first
thing for you to do. If there's any
man on the face of the earth that
can clear your brother, that man is
John Basset, the lawyer. Why, Miss,
you never saw such fellow as he is
just the best-hearted man that
travels. If you say 50 I'll send him
right around here.
'.Is it indeed necessary to have a
lawyer. quericd Nellie.
"Indccd. Miss, and you must
There's nobody else that can do Your
brother a bit of good"
Every well then. Please tell him
to come Immediately. l shall go
crazy if some one doesn't advise me-"
Nellie never stopped to think that
this lawyer was a 4graceless scamp
No, indeed! His legal .acumen could
now be of scryice Hisbrain could
Be. beeffeeA .ef aeaEaatasse, HAs bgashsr get 3 must.
that's what she said, although in. her
soul, she firmly believed him utterly
Of any such completely
with crime. Circumstances alter
cases--that they do!
sNow, Miss Easten compose your
self" said the lawyer, after he bad
read the not. and listened to her ac-
count.
Il will go Immediately tohim, and
I have no doubt but thatI shall be
able to return with good news
Whatever happens, my dear young
lady, l thall do all for him that lies
in the power Of mortal man."
"And suppose Mr.. Basset, You
should find him guilty? Oh, my
Father, what thcn?'
"What would YOU have me do un-
der such circumstances, Miss Eas-
ton?" and the lawyer looked down
into her overaowing eyes.
@oh, clear him if you cam she
murmured almost under her breath.
What a vast difference it made
whose relative it was in trouble.
After some smart work, the exam
nation was made, an alibi found;
and, four days after the above event,
Mr.. Basset walked into the presence
of Miss Nellie, accompanied by her
brother, who had been honorably
discharged.
The poor gi1l's gratitude was toe
deep and earnest for words. After
embracing her brother, She turned
frankly to the lawyer, whostood tax
ing in the whole scene, his eyes glis
tcning with a suspicious moisture
and said:
aMr. Basset, | will never say an
other word against lawyers as long
as I live" and then her face flush
ing crimson, she Immediately added
@if you will please name the amount
of your bill, it will be just as con
venicnt for me to settle now as an,
time"
@Please never mention dollars ane
cents to me again." replied John
coloring as deeply as his fair com
panion. at is pleasure enough t.
have served YOU
John turned to the door.
sWhat can I say, Mr.. Basset?a ask
ed Nellie. 4You perfectly oyerwheln
me-"