The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-20
doubt if it is sufficient to obtain a sonvio-

tion."
''Of course It Isn't, and II it were what
thenl A year or two in prison-is that suf-
ficient for blasting the life of such man
as Taras2 You may muzzle vicious dog,
but this is something more than vicious
dog-he is tiger"
''And tigers are exterminated," observed
Ivan Dontre' ember quietly.
'Still, gentlemen, seven years. penal
servitude for forgery" suggested Mr.. Pei
ham, with persuasive suavity. "Seven
years l may snfely venture to predict"
"A good thrashing suits my views bet
ter"
my dear sirg' expostulated the solicitor,
shocked by the lawlsss views of his new
client.
at will come to that. / don't see any
thing else that man can do. I'll thrash
him within an inch Of his life"
Leave him an inch. shall want that,
said Dontremember, still scraping crumbs
together.
Really, gentlemen" Mr.. Pelham inter
posed in plaintiye remonstrance, ''as n legal
adviser cannot countenance your taking
the law into your own hands. 1t is quite
Illegal and altogether inadvisable from ev-
cry point Of view. Why, he might bring
cross action for assault"
Hang it'll i only wish he may make
some opposition. Thrashing limp rascal
takes the nerve out of your arm"
Your blood will warm when you begin"
remarked Ivan Dontremember
"Oh, dear, dearr' exclaimed Mr.. Pelham,
raising his hands and shaking his head
mournfully. Then, Frightening up little,
he added coaxingly, Now, suppose we
could get him IA years'"
Get him as much as you can," said Cor
don doggedly, "but he shall have his thrash
ing to begin with"
my dear sir, you quite lose sight of the
purpose of punishment, which should never
be administered in passionate, vindlc-
tive, or a revengeful spirit. Our laws are
mercifully framed, not to avenge past mis-
deeds, but to prevent their recurrence
Now, any breach Of the peace is calculated
to lead to further crime"
MAKE yourself easy on that score" said
Dontremember HE will sin no morer'
II beg you to consider whetwill happen,
my dear sir, said Pelham, making last
appeal to Gordon. Tomorrow in all prob
ability Mr.. Kayanagh will go to Betterford
Grange to pay his customary visit"
THAT will be time enough. Give him till
| tomorrow
Then, if you still adhere to your present
purpose, you will thrash him"
~ will,n said Gordon empathically.
Mr.. Pelham gulped, as IL swallowing a
very bitter pill, before he continued:
''This proceeding will take place probably
tomorrow evening. Tomorrow is Saturday,
remember. Now, having regard to the cir
cumstances Of the case, what do you think
he will do on Sunday2n
"Stay in bed, should say"
! mo, he will not, SIR" said Mr.. Pelham,
his meekness giving place to something
like asperity. "He will make shift to get
to the office at the Lambeth pottery, know
ing that no one will be there on Sunday
and that we cannot take legal action
against him before Monday. You may be
sure that he keeps all his available proper
ty in the safe there. am convinced Of this,
for passed the place one night and per-
ceived that a grating had been let in the
shutter and gaslight was directly in front
of the safe that it might be under the
eye of the policeman on the beat. Over
$4,000 pounds Of that property belong to
you. lie will take it and leave the coun-
try before Monday morning. Knowing the
character of the man, you cannot say that
the thing is impossible"
mo, but that's another argument on my
side. He may get off with my money, but
hang me if he shall get off without that
hiding"
! "But the hiding, sir, is the very thing
that leads to the loss Of your property"
ut looks as If l should lose that any
how said Gordon.
"But you won't,n said Ivan Dontremem,
Der in the impasslve tone of conviction.