Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-14

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the brothers stepped Out for five min
utes he always asked IL there was any
thing new" upon his return. The fact
that there never had been anything
new did not alter the general approppi-
ateness Of the question. There might
be something new at any time. There
was a vast amour Of litigation going
on In the courts. The services of the
Daltons might be required at any mo-
ment. And, then, 1t sounded well to
ask a question of this kind two or three
times u day. 1t proved to thosemelan-
choly tin boxes that the Daltons we're
still hopeful. whatever might be the
general impression of the Office.
mo, Ned. Everything quiet. Any
thing stirring outside"
,'Of cours there els" returned Ned
rather GROSSLY, as he lighted a cigar.
There Is always something stirring
outside, but never in here-excepting
the dut."
Jack looked at hi brother in surpr-
prise. He had never heard him speak
SO gloomily before.
whats the matter with you, Ned?
You mustn't be downhearted, old
man."
How can l help it, Jack? I've kept
up like Il man for three years. I'm
tired Of listening to the footsteps in
the hall. I really think that If a client
should enter the office l should faint
from surprise. Here we are. college
graduates, well read in the law.
young. ambitious, thoroughly equipped
IN our profession. and WI haven't had
a case in court since we started. It's
a shame. We might better buy a few
bananas and oranges and join our
Italian friends outside there"
The speaker knocked the ashes from
his cigar spitefully and gazed Mt the
ceiling. His brother smiled grimly,
sat silent for a time and then said:
what of it. old man? We have
enough to live on, in any event. and
we're sure to pick up a practice in time.
All things rome to him who waits
even clients"
Ned made no answer. 1t was evident
that he had something on his mind that
had not been affected by his brothers
optimistic remarks. He vas less phleg-
metic than Jack and more outspoken.
Knowing this, the elder brother waited
patiently until the discontinued young
man should feel inclined to continue
the conversation. After awhile the
smoker asked abruptly:
when did you see the Marsdens,
Jack?"
might before last"
Don't you want to call on them this
afternoon? Business is not pressing
The last sentence was uttered bitterly.
Just as you please, Ned. But l
think If We were wise we would keep
away from them.'
'Why?'
"You know right we'll"
You mean that we are poor and they
are rich. Well, what of it? We are
better off than some of the men who
pay them attention. Besides-a cat
may look at a queen. l love Marion
Marsden, Jack" Here the speaker
arose and walked about excitedly. II
wish to God l didn't. but l can't help it.
I'd cut my tongue out before l would
tell her of my love. but l can't keep
away from her. It's hard, old a
isn't it,"
Jack seized his brothers hand and
thei: eyes met.
II understand you, Jack" said the
younger man. "You love Vera, and
you want to avoid temptation. But
com with me, just this once Wen
call on them this afternoon for the
last time. Then We'll devote our days
and nights to-to-our clients" He
smiled grimly a h" reseated himself.
CTo be continued.)