The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-08-03


little clearer But the temptation was
great-so great, in fact that be was
afraid Of himself. She would accept
$500 ON his advice. Il was n smal for
tune to her and the children. All, the
childrenl What difference might II not
make In their nvcsl Fate offered him
a large bride for his konor-personal
and Professionalism the future Of
these children who would never know
what they had lost and he had gained
what viii be your feeY she asked
doubtfully. I'm have 10 pay that out
Of the $500. won't II And know law.
yers charge a lot"
There win be no fee for me-" be re-
Piled, with a sudden decision, and then
he returned to his desk and wrote a
name and address ON the back OF one
Of his cards, which he handed to her.
Take your papers to that man." be
said, speaking rapidly, as n afraid he
would reconsider what he wished to
Bay. HE Is an honest and successful
lawyer and win tell you what to do"
Aren't you an honest lawyerr she
asked, bewllderetL
"If were not" he answered bitterly,
~ would not be sending you to any one
else"
"If you are" she said. with her Hrst
display OF spirit during the interview,
for the sharpness OF his tone reused
her. Il don't want to so to any one
else"
Il tell you to go to him." be said, al.
most Rngrily. "YOu asked FOR my ad.
vice. and am giving It to you. don't
want those papers left here"
She rose took the papers and moved
slowly toward the door.
II don't see why everybody sends me
away" she said, with n touch OF pathos
In her voice. won't you please look
after II for met don't want to see
more lawyers" For a moment no seem.
"a undecided, and she hesitatingly put
the papers back on the desk. please
do Il" she urged. "and III accept what
ever you say Is right How long win
~ NAV W hNN AAN NANANN MAN AAANA
as she saw him wayerlng.
II don't know" he replied II win
write you later"
After she had gone he sat for some
time looking at the papers.
"What n foolr' DO said at last Il
can still buy her out for any sum that
suits me- and Mabel and - He
stopped and picked up the unfinished
letter. He read as Tar as he had witt
ten. put II down and buried his face IN
his hands Presently he got up and
walked nervously up and down tho lit
tie Office. occasionally making a move
ment toward his desk and then resum-
ing his walk. Once DO went 10 the
desk and picked up the papers the wo-
man had left as II 70 tear them. but
bis eyes rested on n portrait that stood
Just behind his lukwell, aud he stop
ped. He picked up the portrait and
gently. almost reverently. put II to his
lipa
Dear little woman" he muttcred
'its FOR you that would do IT, and It's
because OF you that | can't"
A little later he dropped two letters
into the mail shoot In the hall. One Of
them read as follows:
Dearest One-I have lost the land claim
on which We built such hopes. but ] have
won that which II worth more, have
Just written TO a woman. who left certain
papers with mo. that aho has n valid
prior claim 70 that twenty thousand dol
lar tract and that ] will perfect the title
tor her. But be OF good cheer. sweetheart
When como 70 claim you, l will brlng
you that which you Will prize more highly
than money-0 self respecting man
1T is enough" was the comment OF
the girl when she reached this part OF
tho letter. and with the rest those two
alone are concerned