The Goodland republic., 1902-06-27
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Perhaps a certain young man might
have given up in despair when ne learned /
that the parents Of the girl who had
promised to be his wife had other plans
for her, but, according to Lippincotts
Magazine, this young man was resource /
ful and determined. He went to see a !
lawyer.
Sir he said to the lawyer, 4 ask
pardon for taking up the time Of a man
of your prominence with a matter that
must seem trifing to you, but it is of
vital importance TO me, and you are the
only man I know in whose judgment
have absolute confidence.
"My dear young man." replied the
lawyer affably, Il am fattered by the
trust you repOse 10 me. Furthermore,
it is not as if we were strangers. You
have been a guest at my house, I be,
lieve?-
L have" returned the young man,
otherwise 1 would not venture to call
on you in this emergency. The fact is,
sir, have been deprived of a valuable
piece Of property and seek this advice
as TO the best method Of recovering it "
Let US have all the facts said the
lawyer, settling back in his chair. This
property was in your possession at one
time, 1 suppose?7
Absolutely and unequivocally, sir,
answered the young man.
Eh.--.Fs-.1
possession?" suggested the lawyer in
quiringly.
LESS than a week ago. sir" answered
the young man earnestly, Il held it in
my arms"
in your arms" repeated the lawyer.
Il infer from this that it is personal
property"
Decidedly personal said the young
man.
There was no protest, no question as
to your ownership at the timer
"None whatever. While I held it
every one was perfectly satisfied, so far
as could judge"
"Did yOn hold it under a bill Of sale or
by right Of contract?7
cit was mine under a contract, sir.
properly executed?"
"No detail was neglected, I personally
placed the seal where 1t belOnged-nOt
once. but twenty times in less than that
number Of minutes
Entirely unnecessary commented
the lawyer. 'Once was enough"
Possibly" admitted the young man,
"but L enjoyed 1t, you know
That's queer" said thelawyer. How
ever. it Is quite immaterial. The point
is that you claim title to the property
and it Is not now in your hands"
Arms corrected the young man.
"I did not mean to be interrupted lit
orally explained the lawyer. do you
know what the present PossessOr intends
to do with the property?"
Il do. The intention is to dispose Of
/ It elsewhere-tO some foreigner Of wealth
and title. who has admired It, I think.
"WeI," the lawyer said thoughtfully,
"in that case prompt action would seem
to be necessary, and IL your title IS good
and you once had actual possession, 1 do
not see Why you should not get out a
writ Of replevin aud secure it that way p
"WiH you attend to the matter for
me?7
AS a matter Of friendship, yes. Such
apparently trivial things are hardly in
my line. but in this instance 1 shall be
pleased to help you. Kindly give a des-
cription Of the property"
Fair; blue eyes, curly hair, teeth
that"
"Is all this fuss about pet dOg?' in
dignantIy interrupted the lawyer.
Sir replied the young man haught-
lily. Il was about to give yOu descrip-
ton of your daughter. Do you wish to
take the case or shall apply to some
one else2'
an take the case answered the law
yer. after moment Of reflection. sbut
I'm not 20 into court with 1t. As your
legal representative III interview the
girls mother and see If We csa effect a
satisfactory arrangement without legal
proceedings. Personally, may say that
/ / should regret to see such masperfui
I ingenuity as yOu possess lost to our
family