Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-11-02


the relationship Of the lawyer with |
tie child. Some Of the more inter.
estei ones even expressed sympathy
for Mrs. Hillman, and rather crit.
cised her as being weak and a dupe.
Little Ethel, as she was called,
grew and noufishcd under the good
care Of Mrs. Billman until she be.
came beautiful child OF six-at once
the pride and despair Of the neigh.
borhood Other pretty little ones
there were, but none to hold can.
die to the dainty Ethel
Lawyer Billman was very busy
with a mass Of papers when a rus
tla arrested his attention aal he
glanced UP to behold tall, slylshly
dressed woman with a regal carriage,
standing before him,
Mrs. Van Do,st'" he exclaimed,
after moment Of stupeRed staring.
Pardon me, but did not get your
card"
No, | did not send it in she re.
piled, calmly, II walked past the
door.boy wanted to be sure to see
YOU, and did not propose to be put
of by a servant Mr.. Billman, want
my baby, ! have recovered ny
health, and am going to establish a
home for myself and tie little one"
But, my dear madam. YOU forget
that the child was placed where she
Is by direction OF Mr. Van Dorst, In
whose possession she was.
But she is mine, and | will have
her" cried the woman. with men.
ace in every tone ana gesture. Il
have been deprived Of her for four
years, and supposed Ernest took her
to Europe with him until a few days
age | learned that h. had employed
you to put her in the hands of
strangers, Where is she? Tell ne,
or will scar the information from
you with my finger nails"
You forget, madam" replied the
lawyer, with dignity that in his
matter ! am acting as the attorney
for your husband, and 1t would be
the most fragrant breach Of trust Ia
give YOU any information whatever
This is especially true" he added
more gently and with a touch OF
pity in his voice, 'inasmuoh as have
on my desk a letter instructing m
to bring suit for divorce and to So
cure for him the custody OF the
child
He can never do it, she replied
with deadly calmncss, although hen
eyes bla2cd like diamonds NO, moi
even with your help He can lave hi,
divorce, and welcome But not tn,
little girl don't know anythins
about courts Of law, or anything O
that sort, but | will find way t
prevent It II It ends in a TRACE ly,
Then, melting into tears, she
threw out her arms and said; rs sh,
alive? Is she we'll? Tell me. oh, 4
you have a drop Of human blood il
you, tell me
The lawyers eyes were suspiclolsl!
moist as he replied in tones al
steady as he could command:
She is we'll Mrs. Van Dorst, and II
the best Of hands where everything
is being done for her-and l think
may say she is happy
Il thank YOU for so much OF com
fort" she replied, as she swept from
the office Then, turning at the door
she added: Il warn YOU and you
client that | will defeat you In thi
vlllainous plot My husbands susp
cions are unjust and untrue and crue
and while will not fight his d
vorce. II II does not involve the los
OF my child | will fight him and yo
and the law and everything in III
universe with every weapon In de'
, perate woman's power before ! wi
submit to the loss Of my baby
A few weeks later e,urdy, tanncl
, well.groomed young man invade
Lawyer Billman's Office carrying wit
him the smell Of the ocean and tn
atmosphere Of domneerlng spiri
, lie was handsome fellow, with a
the marks Of birth and breedlng-an
the suggestion of willfulness born {
indulgent parents and admirin
friends. His strong, handsome fe'
lures were married only by the ju'
Imposition Of the eyes which sugges
ed jealousy and suspicion.
"Well?" he said,
81 have followed your instructions
= replied the lawyer
How long win It take?' ieman,
ed the client.
Il do not know replied the lay
yer. she will fight the car to II
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