Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03


be utterly helpless in of this kind I've
made inquiries about you and find you're the firm
want Find some way to fix this thing up for me
and you can name your own figure.
The junior partner smilingy shook his head.
1--WE couldn't take it under any circumstances"
he said ours is not divorce practice, you
know"
"Then you wont take the case?"
81 no case" the junior partner returned
laughingly.
The other reached for his hat and gloves. 81
do" he rejoined, and mighty knotty one." He
turned suddenly.
will you give personal advice? OF course
you're new man here but all my informants tell
me that anyone connected with this firm is all
right Charge anything you like, but give
your help. VIII your"
Again the junior partner smiled.
"My advice, he replied, would probably be
worth nothing; in fact, I'm not sure that have any
advice to give-however, tell the circumstances
and details, and if can help you, I'll be very glad
to do So
Grierson settled back in his chair and nodded
his satisfaction.
Well" he said ito begin at the beginning
was introduced to her at affair at Lenox-gar-
den party, or such thing. What first attract
ed me to her was her wonderful beauty; She's the
most beautiful woman ever saw"
The junior partner smiled indulgently 60
Il ran across her at various times at various
places. Her husband never with her. He
used to ship her away to Newport Lakewood or
the Berkshres. She seemed to like me and we
used to chat and golf and motor and dance together
fell in love with her and one night lost my mead
and told her. she mad, mad clean through,
and she dismissed me without waiting for me to
explain
And what did you do?"
left, but couldn't remain away. Next time
saw her made no reference to what had gone
pened, and gradually she took sensible view OF
the matter and her anger cooled down. oh, I'm
not such ass push things to the breaking
point all at once, you know
He played with his cane, thinking.
Then, some months later, tried 1t again. She
did just the before-got angry and all that
sort of thing, you know-ony she didn't take 1t
quite so hard and got it sooner, that I
knew things were coming my way. And her hus-
band playing into my hands all along, for he
near her, nor paid any attention to her;
and his neglect was having its effect.
''She's one of those high-strung high-spirited
women you know, aud he had hurt her pride; and
when woman's pride Is wounded, her love is
wounded, too
well made up my mind that 1t was up to me
to give her far lay in power all the atten-
tons that her husband did not. So took to send
ing her flowers and books, and various little gifts
that not of enough value to cause grave
ofense; though even at that, she sent them all
backatfrst. However, l kept on, and after
while, made one stick-a bunch of American
beauties gets sick of buying herself
flowers, you know After that it was easier.
Grierson stopped and, taking case from his
pocket carefully selected cigarette ind lighted it,
"Well-but hang 1t ALL you can guess the rest,
can't you?''
81 think cam said the junior partner. How
stand
"Well, if only there were some way in whc hshe
could get her freedom | think she'd do it. She
has had no break with him as yet but she's on
the verge of one, and If only the way were clear,
I'm quite certain she'd follow it"
Does her husband know anything of this?'
"If he doesn't, he's bigger ass than he's taken
for though how much he knows can't tell you
"Is he the SORT of man, do you think. who would
be liable to raise row."
Grierson shook his head. II don't think so,' he
returned. e"Hes one of these who have their
nose the grindsone, and are glad of it. From
what little I know of him I imagine he would try
to keep things to HIMSELF
'Then let suppose that you persuade her to
go away with you If, as you think, the husband
is a mild-mannered methodical Individual, wrap
ped up in business to the exclusion Of all else,
would he not be liable to get divorce in the quiet
est possible manner?"
The other considered for moment then looked
up obviously.
But suppose he should decide not to sue?'
"He would probably be glad to rid himself of his
other ties, if he is the kind of man you say he is
And if he is not, why, you have money, haven't
you? And you'd be glad to spend some of 1t to this
end wouldn't you And what do men like him
work for but for money!?
Grierson wnked significantly for answer.
The junior partner shrugged his shoulders.
"Oh, he said easily there's away to get around
the law. That's what lawyers are for. And you
wouldn't have much trouble in finding one and
brainy one, to fix that matter for you
Grerson shook his head.
'"nhats chance you have to take the junior
partner replied slowly. And society forgives-
the man, at any rate
The other eyed him shrewdly. His lips curved
in thin, dry smile.
I'm afraid she wouldn't take that chance" he
said.
Again the junior partner shrugged his should
ers
Don't ask her. he said. Make her. Wom-
en- of the type you mention want to be dominated.
They'd much rather be compelled than asked to do
a thing. Go to her. Don't say, viii you come
with me?' Say. You are coming with mel And
make her do it! She'll love you the more for it
and she'll 60"
Grerson banged his clenched fist down upon the
table,
''By Jove believe you're right" he cried.
The junior partner smiled. OF course I'm
right"
~'And I'll try it," Grierson shook his head. "It
does seem rough the husband, though, doesn't
it?"
third time
''Its too late to think of him now" he replied.
"And anyway he should have thought of himself.
A man who can't keep wife has no right to have
one And it's useless to try to hold woman
against her will
0By Jove, I'll do it!'' Grerson declared "And
I'll do it right away.
AS with a nod he opened the door of the private