Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

er. "Sure, your honor would not think Of
bringing my boy into court for little scrim-
mage like this, and all because the fellow yon-
ness"
81. think my son would have been roughly
handled if Bryan had not come to his as
sistance. In fact, he was assaulted as it
was" rejoined Mr.. Longwood
Lamb is good boy, and wouldn't hurt
any. one. He has been looking for place in
store and when he gets one he will be as
steady as judge. don't like to have him hin
about the streets, holding conversation with
bad boys for they may lead him astray," said
Mr.. Stryker.
'I don't want to prosecute him for this as
sault, for the penalty would be fine, which
his father would have to pay" said MIR. Long
wood. :,
Heaven bless your honor for that For it
is all | can do to support my y family With n
heard you wanted stout boy, Mr.. Long
about taking Lambert. He viii be a good,
faithful boy for you, and you will never have
cause to complain of him."
81 should be very glad to do something to
save him from the error of his ways. You
may go now, and l will see you another time
about the place." said the merchant with a
digni6ed wave Of the hand to the father and
son.
do you know that boy, Bryant" asked
the merchant, as they passed out Of the Office
''No, sir; 1 never saw him until this fore
noon, replied Bryan.
f'He does not act like very bad boy, though
he is evidently wild: Perhaps he can be made
into an honest and respectable man. You
say that doctor has been caught?"
"I read it in the paper"
Doubtless it is true, and probably he will
be examined in court tomorrow. Have you
told the officers you have found the gentle
man who was knocked down?"
II have not seen any officer . since m met you
h SaS svo fe nsy Byda them sut Se h dIn
The merchant bit his lip, and it was plain
enough that he was much vexed at the boys
answer. He did not speak again for some
time. and Bryan wondered if there was to be
HIs there no way to avoid giving my ad-
dress?" he inquired, looking earnestly at
DIT can only be done by lying or refusing
to answer"
That's all. ! won't trouble, you any fur
as he turned to the papers on his desk.
''If you have any ADVICE to give me, sir,
as he moved toward the door.
"1 have none to give: You must act for
yourself" said the merchant.
Bryan retired, satisfied that he was entire
not greatly disappointed, for he had expected
nothing less, but his conscience assured him
that he had done right: There was to be no
place in the great jewelry store for him. It
looked more as tnougn Lambert Stryker was
to be favored one:
He returned to his home rather dIisheart,-
from what he had anticipated. He found
his mother very cheerful, and she and Bessie
We're we putting the upper rooms in order.
In the evening the. Braslockss had another
visit from the detective. He had seen Doc
tT. for Guypeck, but no gold had been found
unon him by any Of the officers. He had had
pienty oRg Of time to. change it for bills.
SNow, my lad. is there any hope of finding
the gentleman that was knocked DOWN." ask
ed the detective, when he had given what in
formation he possessed.
"Dont you think you can make out the
case without him?" asked Bryan.
T am sure we can't. You chased the man