Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-04-29

Then aUIly did Frye tell nle 1 hud q
good casef"
s'pose, but l thought I'd just drop in
and give him a few pointers that might
help my case"
"What is your case?' asked Albert,
little amused at being taken for
Frye's partner.
"Waal, the facts are," replied Staples,
"Tye had to sue a miserable whelp in
self defense. I live in Lynnfeld. It's
small place about ten miles out, an
last spring bought the good will,
stock in trade and all Of man by the
name Of Hunt, who was in the meat
business. He signed paper, too,
agreein' not to engage in the business
in or within ten miles O. Lynnfeld for
q period O. five years, and month ago
he opened q shop almost cross the
street from me and is cuttin' my
prices right and left"
"And you are bringing an action for
breach of contract?" interposed Albert,
thinking to have little fun at the
expense of his caller.
"I'm a-suin' him for $4,000 damage,
IL that's what you mean," replied the
belligerent Staples. II won't get 1t
all, but then, as your partner said, we
may get more than If we sued for less"
Albert smiled. "And so you are bas-
ing your suit on this signed agreement,
are you? he said. "Well, you might
as we'll stop just now, for yan have no
case in law, though no doub: a good
one In justice"
"But the agreement Is all signed and
Witnessed" exclaimed Staples, land
Mr.. Frye said 1 had good reason to
bring suit. and I've paid him $500 on
account to do it"
THAT may be-" said Albert realiz-
ing lie had put his foot in 1t, so to
speak. land perhaps you have other
grounds to base suit for damages on,
but as for the agreement this man
Hunt signed, it's Of no value what
ever"
"Then why did Frye tell me I had a
good case and take my money!" gasped
the irate Staples.
"That I can't say" replied Albert.
foreseeing the rumpus he had started.
you'd better come tomorrow and have
talk with him. He may have seen
some loophole for you to win out
through that I do not see, but 30 far
as your agreement goes, it's not worth
the paper it's written on"
When Staples had departed it dawn
ed upon Albert that he had uninten-
tionally paved the way for his own es-
cape from Frye. "I'll stay away to-
morrow" he said to himself, "and let
Staples get in his work and then face
the inevitable storm that have start
ed"
When, two days later, he purposely
reached the Office late Frye did not
even bid him good morning.
"Where were you yesterday?" be said
curtly as Albert entered.
81 was availing myself Of your ex-
press wish that I cultivate young Ma
son." was the answer. "We went to
Beverly to see to the housing in Of his
yacht for the winter"
"And what did you say to Mr.. Sta
pies the day before, I would like to
know?" continued Frye in sneering
tone. "He has retained me for On ac-
ton for breach Of contract, and you
have told him he had no grounds for
suit. He came in yesterday, mad as a
wet hen, and wanted his money back.
Are you fool?"
Maybe I am" replied Albert, trying
hard to. keep cool, "but do not care
to he told of it. Mr.. Staples explained
his case to me, and inadvertently told
him that the agreement he held was Of
no value in law, which is the truth"
"And what has that to do with itT"
said Frye. with biting sarcasm. "I
didn't hire you to tell the truth and
lose me a paying client. If that is
your idea of law practice you had bet
ter 60 back to Sandgate and hoe corn
for living. You have made q mess
Of it now and lost me several hundred
dollars in fees"
Albert had remained standing
through all this TRADE and looking
sQuarely at his irate employer.
"You need not say any more,' he put
In when Frye had paused for breath.
"If you will further Oblige me with a
check for the small balance due me
will not again upset your plans. You
need not" he added, feeling himself
blush, consider that you owe me any
part Of the increase you recently prom
lsed. 1 do not want it.
For q few minutes the two looked at
each other, and then Frye weakened.
"You are foolish" he said in a modi-
fed tone, ito act so hastily. Perhaps
1 have spoken rather rudely, but you
must admit you gave me provocation.
Do not throw away a good chance for
few hasty words"
81 do not care to discuss it." answer
ed Albert firmly. 1.-The role Of private
detective that you want Inc to assume
is not to my taste anyway, and your
words have convinced me we can never
get along together. I will not remain
longer on any terms"
"And what will you do now" sneer-
ed Frye, sinister look entering his
yellow eyes. "Steal or starye"