Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-02

am sick of it. I want you to let me
come into your office and study law.
Will you?'
Albert looked at him moment
while an amused smile crept over his
face.
DO you know what that means?"
ne responded at last. "Do you know
That to read law means two years per-
haps of close application and perse-
Verance! In my case l had the spur
or necessity to urge me on, and even
with that stimulus it was a dry, hard
grind. With you, who have all the
money you need and are likely to, it
VIII be much worse. respect your
feelings, and admire your determine
ton very much, and of course do not
wish to discourage you. You are more
than welcome to my office and law
books, and l will gladly help you all
CAM and then, after a moments re-
Election, he added. 81 believe it's wise
step, and III be very glad to have you
with me. You can help me out In a
good many ways also that will ad-
vance you even faster than steady
reading"
He was surprised at the look of
pleasure that came into Franks face.
Il had half expected you would try
to discourage me-" said he, "and it's
very kind Of you to promise to help
me-"
why shouldn't y" answered Page.
Il owe you good deal more than that.
my dear boy, and when you have been
admitted we will go into partnership
if you want to do it,"
Here's my hand on it." said Frank.
rising, "and l mean it, too, and if you
Will have patience with me III stick
1t out or own up I'm no good in this
world" He seemed overjoyed, and
for two hours they sat and talked it
over. when may 1 begin?" he said
finally. II want to go at it right
away"
Tomorrow morning at o'clock
sharp" replied Albert, smiling, "and
warn you shall keep you grinding
eight full hours six days week and
no let up until July /. But tell me,
when did this idea enter your head?"
well, to be exact it came to me in
the parlor of your house in Sandgate
just at dark the last evening 1 was
there, and a remark your sister made
to me was the cause Of it."
A droll smile crept over Albert's face
at this frank admission, but he made
no reply, and as he scanned his friends
face, now turned slightly away from
him. and recalled that last evening at
home and how Alice had so persistently
devoted herself to the entertainment
of this young man; revelation came
to him.
so it's that heart breakers blue
eyes that have begun to work mischief
in Franks feelings, is it?" he said to
himself after he had left the club, and
he almost laughed aloud at the
thought. isis has some rather pro-
nounced ideas about idleness, and may
be she has read my young friend a
lesson in few words. She is capable
of it"
When Frank came to the office next
morning, Albert set him to work and
gave him all possible encouragement
81 think far more of you, Frank" he
said earnestly, "for this resolve, and
when you get fairly into it you will be
glad you took hold. believe every one
IN this world is happier and healthier
for having an occupation, and certain
ly you will be-"
Frank showed persevering spirit as
the weeks went by and became an
ardent student. In a way, too, he was
a help to Albert, for he could call on
him any time to find some references
or some decision bearing on case in
hand
rro BE Continued y