New-York tribune., 1903-07-08

maker. ana could speak 10 her off-hand. Muir /
doch had been doing-and by heaven. was doing /
now, Why did he not go and minister 70 the !
wants OF his own angular. thin chestad. red |
headed-Bradford ran out of epithets-relative. /
whoever and wherever she was, without fore
ing himself upon the company OF other women?
II Bradford could have found any pretext he
would have gone up and interfered, but he could
think of none, so ne sat still. fuming. instead
Presently Murdoch broke on his conversation
and returned again to Bradfords seat
Why don't you get in with a good firm. and
begin that way" he remarked. as If there had
been no break in their conversation
Why not indeed? You know the old proverb.
Mr Murdoch-First catch your firm.
Don't you know any?"
NO, don't. And you'll pardon me. Mr.. Muir
doch if say that I don't see
But the pickle maker waved his hand.
Nov you're going TO ask me what business it
is Of mine Why. bless your heart. boy. OF
course it's my business. We lived pretty fast
last night so we've known each other long
time We're old friends you and I. Not but
what like your spirit: do. by the Lord Harry,
I don't believe in cackling till I've laid egg
but by George, you go me one better; You
wouldn't cackle at all il you had your way
Somebody's got to take care Of a man like you
and swear I'm going TO try the job
And suppose 1 prefer TO take care OF myself"
You don't know how. Listen here; do you
know Barrett. Barrett & COOPER
DO know the Trinity. Mr.. Murdoch? as
sure you had q religious bringing up
Murdoch laughed. Barrett. Barrett & Cooper
that's what they call 'em-the Father the Son
and the Other Fellow. You've heard Of 'em. eh?
Well what do you think of that frm? How'd
you like to go in with them, hey?"
I should like it. of course; but
But what?"
They don't know me, you see; my valuable
talents are hid under bushel, as far they're
concerned
Mine amt, They do my law business. said
Murdoch sententiously.
Now. Barrett Barrett & Cooper are as we'll
known in Carfax as the King OF England or
the captain of the Carfax College eleven. They
are the leading law firm; they are supposed TO
receive in fees and commissions considerably
over 100000 a year Their office. moreover,
has for long been known to afford the best
training and opportunity q young lawyer can
by any means secure. Bradford knew this as
well as any one; and knowing it, he said
lightly:
Really. Mr.. Murdoch, an glad to hear it;
but your name and mine are pronounced diff
ferently. you know. 1t is quite possible that
they may know you without being aware OF my
existence.
1t amounted to a fippant rejection OF Muir
doch's implied offer The moment he had said
it Bradford was sorry; but only for moment.
The pickle maker went sereneIy on. Yes, but
suppose 7 say TO Barrett. Barrett & Cooper.
Here's a young man. Mr.. Bradfeld' -
Bradford" insisted the young man,
Bradford I should say. He's going into the
law. Take him into your Office and try him.
If he's what think he is. you'n have good
man. and he'll have some OF John AIurdoch's
law business. If he turns out bad there's no
harm done Suppose say that-you wouldn't
refuse the Job would you. my Independent
young frfend?'
See here Mr.. Murdoch said Bradford not
knowing whether to be annoyed or amused
you showed me a minute ago that you didn't
even know my name yet. Are you trying TO
make fun of me? Because. II YOU are, I'll
laugh. If you're not
Il We'll, If I'm not?"
Then I won't laugh"
What will you do?"
Thank you and tell you it's impossible
And then I'd laugh" said Murdoch. Why
is it impossible? I like your looks; like your
actions: like your voice. I don't have to have
printed card handed me before 7 dare say
good morning to a man. do 7? You think I'm
making a snapshot judgment? Well, I'll tell
YOU For one thing, you're from CaTfax Col
lege: that's in your favor. I like the boys from
there. For another. you've got tongue in
your head: and for a third. you know how to
keep it there But the best thi- 3. and the big
gest thing is this; you don't have to be told
what is to be done. Take last night, for in
stance; you were the man who set the signal
behind, weren't you?"
Yes but
But nothing. I thought Of It. and then
heard man Ia eTO0s bapE ALREADY 7 did
some other things that needed 70 be done.
Don't tell me young man. 7 don't make mis-
"a kas in men: I can't afford It. II you'll take
this jon with Barrett. Barrett & Cooper. you
can have it,"
I'll take tiff they offer it to me"
Give ne your address; they'll write to you"
Thank you"
And by the way-can't you find time 70 come
around and see me some evening? I'd like
mighty we'll to hear that voice Of yours again.
and so would Amy 7 too busy last night
10 get il all, reckon"
I'll be delighted" He wondered what sort
Of person Amy might be; what sort Of company
he would be likely 70 find gathered at Mur-
doch's uansion-that sort OF person always
lives in mansions he reflected His original
portraits Of AIurdoch's family were now slight
II rose colored the hue being transferred as his
kindness toward Murdoch increased. Even the
niece he suspected. might be roughly present
able. now that her uncle had recognized so
quickly the sterling mark in Bradfords metal
And the pickle makers wife began 70 abare her
queruIousness; her thin bosom amplihed, her
face sveetened. her garments shaped them
selves 10 a less gorgeous splendor. The in
credible offspring grew possible; If there was
little girl Bradford determined heroicaIly that
he would take her in mis- lap, and tell her the
story Of the princess and the frog He began