The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
FROM WOMANS
POINT OF VIEW

A class OF graduates from a famous law
school received this advice from the
learned judge who addressed them:
You must run many a cold. nervy blufr.
for you cannot afford to be numbered In
the down and out class. When you give
the impression that you are giving way
70 either court or counsel on the op-
position side you lose a fifth Of the jury.
You cannot afford TO be too much Of a
gentleman to the opposition counsel, nor
too deferential in the court room. You
cannot play the part OF a country mouse,
but must reach out for what is in sight.
The lawyer occupies a vested position,
probably higher than in any other pro-
fessiOn. and should first OF ali look out
for No. l.
Cold, hard advice Is that, but Il has the
grain Of wisdom which makes for sue
cess. II Is not wholly good advice, for a
man can never be too much Of gem
tleman. and the brutal manner which
modern lawyers consider necessary to
their calling keeps away a large number
OF men and women who are needed IN
the cause Of justice. It requires deal
OF courage 70 face the grilling which
less OF sex and age, and the tendency
OF respectable persons is toward an
avoidance OF court rooms even when
they are the only hops Of securing justice.
A cold, nervy blur is often the best
attitude in which to face other situa-
tions than those Of law. Il Is convincing,
generally, and will often force the sit
uation which hangs in the balance. None
Of US can AFFORD to be numbered in the
down and ont class, for once we lose our
footing we will have TO spend al our
energy IN warding of trampling feet.
and there Is only small chance OF re-
gaining an upright position. The only
hands extended in aid 70 fallen humanity
belong 10 the little band OF philanthro-
pists who have nothing else 10 do.
Having no goal 70 reach they are In no
hurry. Life Is a race with victory 10 the
fieet-footed, and when we take that bit
OF cold fact 70 heart and cast away eX-
cess baggage IN the line Of sympathy
we have better chance OF winning
some Of the prizes.
I am not advocating a cold calculating
course in life. for that would mean a
serious loss IN sweetness. There are
family ties to consider. friendships to
maintain, and charity 10 distribute. bu,
they must be aids and not hindrances q
good living. 1t is quite possible to TOOK
out for No. l. and a few others. quite
easy TO extend a helping hand wherever
It is needed without sacrificing ones
prospects. A man is not wise TO allow
eFa - ~g4-- -
interfere with his business success, and
the family should not expect It. Nc
man should feel called upon 10 beggal
himself and rob his family 10 help 6
friend out OF difficulty. but he ought
not TO turn deaf ear 70 the cry OF dis
tress. The sensible, method Of giving
money for charitable purposes is that
Of setting aside One-tenth Of the income
to be invested IN good deeds Many
successful men and women have always
followed that rule.
Even lawyers do their share in helping
the unfortunates without considerIng
fees. When they have the chance tc
charge exorbltantly they do It, as dc
professional people IN other lines, but
the needy poor receive many favor
from men whose services are valuable
There are physicians and dentists whC
give quite as much attention TO patient,
without money as TO those with ful
purses. and there is no doubt Of No.
being looked after in a satisfactory man.
ner I presume that the worthy judg,
meant only 70 stamp the Importance o.
seizinE opportunities as they appear. fol
they must be snatched as they hurry
by and are lost in space. They come but
once in a lifetime. and there are none
too many Of them for any OF US.
BETTY BRADEEN