The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-04-22
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some loophole for yoifsst 20 win. 20 out
through that do not see, but SD a
as your agreement goes, it's not MORT,
the paper it's written on"
Vixen Staples had departed it dawn
ed upon Albert that he had unfnten-
tionaily paved tho 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 1 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" he said
| curtly as Albert entered.
Il was availing myself of your ex-
press wish that I cultivate young Ma
| son." was the answer 1--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, would like to
know" continued Frye in q sneering
tone. "He has retained me for an &c.
tion 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 fool2'
Maybe am" replied Albert, trying
hard to keep cool, ''but I do not care
to be told Of it. Mr.. Staples explained
his case to me, and 1 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 it r.
said Frye. with biting sarcasm. II
didn't hire you to tell the truth and!
lose me n paying client. If thdtD
your idea of law practice you had bet
ter go back to Sandgate and hoe corr
Tor living. You have made q mess
of 1t now and lost me several hundred
dollars in fees"
Albert had remained standing
through all this TRADE and looking
squarely at his iratc employer. 6
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 I
will not again upset your plans. You
need not" he added, feeling himself
blush, consider that you owe me any
fsed. do not want It,"
For few minutes the two looked Mt
each other, and then Frye weakened,
"You are foolish" he said in modi-
fed tone, "to act so hastily. Perhaps
l have spoken rather rudely, but you
must admit you gave me provocation.
DO not throw away a good chance for
few hasty words"
Il do not care to discuss it," answer
ed 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. I will not remain
longer on any terms" 4 II
"And what Will you do nowI"' sneer-
-nd -Frye, sinister look entering his
yellow eyes. "Steal or starveT
Neither" replied Albert defiantly.
I'll so back to Sandgate and hoe corn
first"
Frye's arrogance melted, and as he
turned and began to play with paper
cutter lie said meekly:
"Come. Mr.. Page, overlook it all. I
spoke too hastily, and I apologize"
"Will you oblige me with the small
balance due me today" asked Albert,
"or shall call again for itP"
"And If we part company now," NUT
tered Frye, what am I to expect? Arc
you to be friend or an enemy?"
"If you refer to your scheme to
blackmail John Nason," replied Albert
resolutely and not minclng words, 81
am too ashamed to think ever lis
tened to your proposals to even speak
Of It,"
1t was q hare blow and made Frye
vince, for 1T was the first time he had
ever been openl% c&..ed villain, but
he made no protest. Instead, he 81
lently wrote a check for Albert's due
and handed it to him..
81 am much obliged, Mr.. Frye. Good
morning. SIR" said Albert in chilly
tone. and putting on his hat he LETT
the oflcc.
In week Albert had his Office fitted
up, and then he presenter himself to
John Mason, and after that he not only
had all the responsibility thrust upon
him that he was able to assume, but
he no longer felt himself In the posi-
tion Of n menial. To one of his proud
spirit 1t meant self respect, life and
sunshine.