The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-12-09
TEARS WON n CASE.
They Were q Woman's. But the Law
. yer Won a Wife.

They Were a Voman's. But the Law
.. yer Won Il Wife.
1t is strange story to come from the
court room. One of the ex-judges in
Atlanta tells the story. The real names
Of the parties are not given, for the
hero and heroine are living in Atlanta
to day, surrounded by many interesting
and bright children.
Some years ago a very important case
was being tried in the superior court.
The title to some valuable property
was being tested, aud II any thousand
dollars was being involved. One Of
the lawyers engaged in the case was
Il middle-aged man a baChelOr-whO
was regarded as one of the best attor-
neys at the bar. The case had pro-
Guessed up to a certain point where the
bachelor lawyer-we will call him Mr..
Jones-felt certain that he had the case
won. Even his opponents showed that
their case was weakening. But there
was one more witness to be examined.
Upon this witnesses testimony it was
expected to turn the tide and change
the complexion Of the case. After a
few moments of conference the oppo-
nents of Mr.. Jones called to the sheriff.
Let MISS - come H."
A little later there was the rustling
Of a woman's skirts, and the witness
took the stand. Mr.. Jones leaned for
ward when the first question was
asked, and he looked at the woman
in the chair. He leaned further for
ward and opened his eyes q little
wider.
There sat the loveliest vision Of sweet,
pure womanhood his eyes had yer be-
held. Even the judge, he says SO HIM
self, and to forget the case for a few
moments as he gazed at the beauti-
full woman. The jury and everybody
else in the court room kept their eyes
on the enchanting picture. But the
bachelor did more-he Toasted his eyes
upon the loneliness before him.
The examination went On. In a low
voice, as sweet as enchanting music to
Mr.. Jones the lady witness gave her
testimony. What she said helped Mr..
Jones opponent wonderfully; but a lit
tie .shrewd cross-questioning would have
upset it. Mr.. Jones, as a force of
habit, thought Of this as he sat there
daZed.
THE witness is with you"
Mr.. Jones heard the words. As he
listened at the direct examination he
had become angry because this beauti-
full witness was not his instead of be-
longing to the opposite side. But he
must do his duty to his client. Besides,
SO much devolyed on the case. He
would turn his eyes away and ask the
necessary questions. He would -.
He rises to his feet, and in spite Of him.
self his eyes meet the beautiful blue
eyes for the first time, and-there were
tears in them. She was frightened.
You may come down."
Mr.. Jones spoke the words. He
made a fine speech when 1t came time
to make his, argument. And he lost
the case.
If it hadn't been for that lady wit
ness" said the judge, cor il Mr. Jones
had not failed to cross-question her,
he would have won the case. That
was my opinion at the time"
< And the ~sequelys he was asked.
"Oh, it was a case Of love at first
sight, on the part of MI. Jones. He
lost no time in making the lady's &C
quaintance, and she married him. I
am told that there never was a couple
married in Atlanta that loved each 9TH
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