The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-11-21

'And what did you say to Mr.. Sta
pies the day before. | would like to
know continued Frye in a sneering
tone. HE has retained me for an ac-
ton for breach Of contract. ana you
have told him lie had no grounts for
suit. He came IN yesterday. mad us Il
wet hen. and wanted his money back.
Arc o n fool:"
Maybe | am" replied Albert. trying
hard to keep cool. but | do not care
to lie told "f it. Mr.. Staples explained
his case to me. and | inadvertently told
hin that TIE agreement he held was of
no value IL law. which is the truth"
And WRIT has that to do with it,"
said Frye with bitin. sarcasm. y
siiDn't hire you TO tell the truth ami
lose me a paying client. If that IL
you: lea Of law practice you had bet
ter go bacl, to SYNDICATE AID hoe corn
for II living. You have made u luess
Of it now and lost me several hundred
dollars In fees"
Albert had remained standing
through oil this TRADE and looking
seuarely ut his irlte employer.
You c e not say any III -" he put
in when Frye bad paused for breath.
If you will further Cblige ne with Il
check for the small balance due me !
VIII MT again upset your plans. You
need not" he added. feeling himself
blush. consider that you me any
P3rt of the increase you recently prom
iscd. | 90 not want it,"
For Il few minutes the two looked at
each other. and then Frye weakened.
You are foolish" he said in Il modi-
fed tone. Ito act SO hastily. Perhaps
l have spoken rather rulely. but you
must admit you gave me p~rovocation.
DO not tlf:uw away II good chance for
a few hasiy worIs."
Il do not care to discuss It," answer
ell Albert firmly. THE role Of private
detective that you want me to assume
Is not to my taste anyway. and your
words have convinced me we can never
get along together. | will not remain
longer on any terms"
And what will you do now? ?" sncer-
ed Frye. g sinister look entering his
yellow eyes. "Steal or starve?"
Neither" replied Albert defantly.
iii go back to SYNDICATE and hoe corn
first"
frye's arrogance melted. ard rs he
turned and began to play with Il paper
cutter he said meekly:
come. AIR. Page. overlook it all. I
spoke too hastily. and | apologize"
will you oblige me with the small
balance &c me today" asked Albert.
'cr shall | call again for it?"
AMI II we part company now" NUT
tered Frye. what I'm TO expect? Are
yol to lie II friend or an eneny?"
IF you refer to your scheme to
blcckmail John Mason" replied Albert
%rcsolutely and not mincing words. IL
am too ashamed to think | ever lis
tened to your proposals to wen speak
Of it,"
Il wGs n hard blow and made Frye
vince. for II WIS the first time he had
ever leen openly called II villain. but
he made no protest. Instead. he ST.
iently wrote a check for Albert's due
and handed it to him.
IL am much Obliged. Mr.. Frye. Good
morning. sit" said Albert in a chilly
tone. and putting on his hat he left
the Office.
In a week Albert had his Office f;tel
ur. and then be presented himself to
John Mason. and after that he not only
had al the responsibility thrust upon
lin that &c was able to assume. but
lie no longer felt himself I'm the posi-
ton of Il mental. To one Of his proud
spirit II meant self respect, life and
sunshine.