The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-10

the money for college. From college
by a stroke Of fortune In attracting
the favorable notice of Judge Larned
he had been taken into a law Office
where he had assisted in the prepara-.
ton of many case, but his first case.
one in which he would have entire
and undivided sway, was yet to be,
and to the gaining and winning Of this
case he had a great incentive.
The incentive now darkened the
doorway. and a charming laugh rip
pied in, calling him back from the land
of meadows.
Were you dreaming" she asked
with a fieeting glance. "of your first
case?'
NO" he replied, reluctantly forced
to the truth. THE letter / just re-
ceived carried me back to my early
life-on farm"
You never told me about those
days" she said, reproachfully.
There is little to tell. Such home
ly Details was ragged, hapless lit
tie chap, and l worked hard and grew
up to be gawky lad with longing
for the law. | saved enough to exc
my way through college. Then your
father took me in here. met you.
and now, oh, Denise,"
What is it, Carrot? IL isn't Oh,
dear, see! il is-your FIRST easel"
Yes"
There was only time for a rapturous
glance before her father, the Judge,
entered Garrett read him the letter.
which was from the son of man who
owned the farm on which Carrot was
raised, and who had advanced him
the money to go to college. There
were some complications in the will
by which the young farmer had in
herited his land, and a law suit was
impending. He had written to Gar
ret to employ his services. Garrett
explained at length the details of the
case, Denise listening with concen-
trated attention.
Some way. II seems like a call to
me. and fitting that my first EFFORT in
a legal way should be for the good
of my friend and the son of my bene-,
factor, He was my chum." ~
There was an assumption of vexa-
ton in her fair brow and pouting lips
that enlightened the Judge. He knew
that Garrett was conditioned" and he
concluded that the condition was the
winning of his first case.
"He can win il, IL It Is TO be won"
predicted the Judge. He cannot re-
fuse, of course"
The next day Carrot went to the
scenes OF his early struggles in life
TO look over the ground. Two days
later he returned. going directly to
the home OF the Judge. where Ne found
Deaise alone Her attitude was still
eproaeAful-aimost reseatfv
well. 0arret." she ashAA. "pla PEA
fra any encouraging svlfeBeal"
Il fear NOT ! ran up for the aAy 70
LET your faEhsr's focusing ore mag
Alfy a little spsck ehat See"
why, Of ce~rse," sAs said ktfie
eoidly, IL 30 much hiagss - ysur
wiAAihE your Asst sake. red wS~i9
naturally want - via"
Denise" he rselied earnestly. ''As
deeply a. 1 love yon, our marriage IL
not the only Incentive. Ny friend has
wife and babies. The loss Of all his
property would wreck q happy little
household"
Her eyes were turned persistently
from him.
Il must go to the ONCE now he
said after slight pause. II go back
tonight"
Her farewell was in a frigid tone,
and he went away, depressed by her
lack of sympathy and understanding.
It took the entire day for the judge
to go over the tangled evidence with
him, and he barely made his train.
Il will be out when the case comes
to court if you wish. Carrot" volun-
teered the Judge. 81 may see point
here and there to suggest"
ooh. Judge. 1t is more than dared
ask" exclaimed Carrot gratefully 1T
is awfully kind"
We'll" said the judge, "it seems to
be matter of Importance to my fam
lily that you win
Then noting the vince in the young
mans eyes. he added kindly: you
mustn't put too much Importance on a
young womans pique Her heart is
all right"
Two weeks later the judge informed
Denise of his intention.
II shall go with you, papa she an
nounced.
That's a good idea, Denise. Your
presence will sustain Garrett even more
than will mine"
At the tap on his shoulder Garrett
turned and saw her.
"Garret,' she whispered, her heart
aglow at the loyelight in his eyes as
he slipped into the seat beside her Il