The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1906-12-22

Consul j / 1 ahiiOj'nll'
!, I: with Kitty
BY: Paul cneswick
Copyright, BY Joseph B. Bowle&)

- Copyright, BY Joseph B. Bo~'s..>
Then it is almost romance?" in
CURED Kitty with one Of her little
shrugs.
quite"
what is the lady's name?' she con-
tinued, artlessly..
IN or NJ" told he1.
"That means I'm not to ask ques-
tions?"
ri want your opinion without going
into names. They don't actually mat
ter, do they? You see, it's a deli
cate situation
II can't see, unless you tell me.
But don't imagine that my opinion,
after all"
1T means everything" said, earn
estly. "You know, always ask your
advice on really momentous affairs"
But you never take it, of course?'
! 1T all helps"
Kitty smiled scornfully. "How in
tensely man-like that is! Well, go
on with the situation. I suppose I
may listen to it,"
Its not my affair, really. 1t be-
longs to man knew at school. He
has asked me to act for him as best
man. The situation is perfectly prop.
er-too much so. I venture to think.
That's why I need to have your view
Of it. -
'Thank you"
well. women understand these
things better
Il shall possibly understand this
particular case better-when I know
all about it! You're very diplomatic,
Reggie, I must say, even for a law,
YER"
''This is my first very important
brief, in way. And I'm bringing it
to you-for counseps opinion.''
Kitty smoothed out her skirts, and
settled herself more comfortably in
her big armchair. pray state your
case" she commanded, judicially
'And please endeavor to do so with
out being too legal. "This is not q
court of law" She glanced approx.
ingly and comprehendingly about he1
pretty little drawing-room.
"Ahem!" said I, bringing my chat,
slightly nearer hers. "Ahem!"
MY lord and gentlemen of the
! jury" prompted Kitty.
"The case may be outlined in two
Minutes" began rapidly. 1T is {
very old story. My client is young
man Of irreproachable antecedents
and possessing small patrimony. He
is member Of the medical profes
sion, and junior partner in a promis
ing practice. He has been studying
closely during the last year or so
and has passed extra examinations
as he wishes to specialize. Three
months ago, having learned that hi:
efforts had been entirely successful
he took a much-needed holiday
Excellent" commented Kitty. INA,
I interrupt the court, while. ring fol
tea"
'tAllow the court to do it for you,'
said, rising. Having performed al
| LII
seat.
Don't bring your chair quite 81
near" Kitty suggested. II like to hav
the court in perspective"
my mistake" said, dutifull,
obeying. II now come to the critica
portion Of my narrative. my client
acting on the advice of his friends
chose quiet, secluded, sunny an
salubrious little retreat"
Sounds rather like guide-book.
"Pray silence for the prosecution
The name of this little seaside spo
Is immaterial; but can be obtained
by the inquisitive, from the usher OF
payment of a small fee. My ellen
entered himself on the guest ROLL. at ;
small but select farmhouse, and pre-
pared to relax"
II like guest-roll,''' said Kitty, cheer
fully. 1T SO appropriately herald'
our tea. Please come in, LOTUS, an,
be Quick-and very quiet. Thank you
Now may I ask the court to also re
lax? These sandwiches are rattle
decent-Loftus prides himself OF
them"
"You see," said I, between mouth
fuls, ut was all so ridiculously usual
Anybody might have gone to the farm
house and opened a Irritation will
the girl. She was there on purpose
Part of the bill of fare, you nigh
say. A companion, or something, t.
the proprietress. My client hasn'
satisfied me on the point. His trans
parent endeavors to make me lik
her simply indicate to me that tn
girl is "a"
| "Well?"
II was going to say a typical sea
sfdey little thing. You follow me
But that's hardly kind, is it,"
us she-pretty?
/ 81 was wondering when you woult
ask that. She is pretty-after awhile
:: You know what Il mean? # You hav'
j to get used her,