Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-05-15
CHAPTER ".

NICK, as many called him. was
ost cunning. Nor did his looks
ne comparison. for he had deep
lily, yellow gray eyes. a hooked
no his thin locks, dyed jet black,
ring about his bald poll. He
! with a stoop, as if scanning the
Ior evidence or clews, and TO
ms marked individuality when
Aed ne rubbed his hands together
ugh washing them with invisible |
IL was not from any sense Of |
ness that he did this. for they
many times been soiled Willingly
most nefarious. transactions. A
was to him a victim to be kept 4
lung, exasperated in regard to his
noes by all possible means. de
as to his chances of success in !
OF justice, deceived as to its cost !
obbed in every way known to an
lawyer.
had been the legal adviser OF
Mason for many years, and when
busy merchant came TO him on
of his son, who wanted to find
ton for Albert Page, Frye readi-
pmised to give him employment.
5 not because he needed him. but
Sc he saw at once that through
friendship for this young sprig
law, as he intuitively considered
to be, he could strengthen his
Ipon the father and obtain some
5 that might eventually be used
him. In plain words. he thought
this young country lawyer as a
He knew that John Mason felt
b interest in his only son Frank,
hat was another reason for en-
z that sons friend. He knew
hat Frank was given a liberal
lnee, spent it rapidly and most
would be getting into various
IS needing a lawyers efforts to
him, and so lie would have fur
pickings in that direction. These
two good reasons for his ostensi-
IS of kindness, and so he at once
or Page to come.
IN, the morning after his arrival
5ton, Albert presented himself at
Office, he found that lawyer
reading his mail.
re a seat, sir. said Frye politely,
Albert had introduced himself,
excuse me until l go through my
J." And then for long half
Albert was left to study the bare
walls and peculiar looks of his
employer. Finally Frye turned
m and asked rather abruptly,
Mr.. Page, what do you know
law" at the same time scanning
if expecting to see hayseed adj
to his garments.
much perhaps" replied Albert
Btly, uncertain of his ground. Il
been in practice only a year at
rate, and the few people there do
i've much use for a lawyer"
en- why didn't you stir 'em up a
and bring 'em to see they needed
;ervicesF' was Frye's next query.
will never succeed as a lawyer
YOU make business. Did you
your sheepskin with your"
SIR" answered Page. II didn't
it necessary after what wrote
l have it in my trunk"
I'll, bring it tomorrow" said Frye.
Ike it q rule to take nothing for
ed and have everything in writ.
And then he added, with a
hing look, as if he was about tC
q crusher, what is your idea OF
yer's chief object in existenceT
was a little nonplused. "Oh,
Sc" he replied slowly, ito see
avs are properly executed anc
done"
looked at him a full minute
ut making any further comment
a sardonic grin gradually drew
ps apart, showing a full set OF
teeth, and then, as he began rub
lis hands together, he said:
evident. young man, you have
TO learn in your profession. Lawi
ade for lawyers and are the tools
trade. If the world does not SCI
use those tools, it is our business
xe them. and, as for justice. tina
allegory. useful in addressing ;
but considered a fable by TIT
Laws are useful to oppose 9th
: with. and various decisions art
rood in so far as they help you
nd hinder your opponents.
seem an honest appearing younj
which is well so far as our rela
70. but no further. 1 want an as
one who is ready and viii
do lust as 1 direct and to ask nj
ons. Do you think you can I'll
l?"
an try" replied Albert quietly
as soon as I get used to you
DIS Of procedure here ] think
coed"
vas a little startled at the pecul
aracter OF his employer and in
lightly disgusted, but he was no
Dsition to cavH or feel squeamisl
pparent lack of honesty and re
at once to ignore it.
at do you wish me to dof" b
ned after a moment. 4 will d
st can for you and am ready
work now"
are to be at the Office at
sharp replied FRYE. ''tak