Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-02-24
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ernment.' pronounced Bartelmy In his
best judicial manner. there have al
ways been conservative and liberal
parties. whose leaders. while they diff
fered perhaps in method. have been
stimulated by an equal love of coun-
try"
THAT is true. Judge Bartelmy." said
Brand. but l can't concede that you
belong to the conservative party"
The judge showed surprise.
But l don't understand you." he
stammered. when Brand went on de-
terminedly:
Are you not seeking to introduce
into our country methods of govern
ment undreamed of by our forefa-
thers?'
The judge laughed as though in
agreeable tolerance. His skill at YER
bal parrying was standing him in good
stead.
"Oh. had as much enthusiasm my
self in my YOUTH" he said. but my
legal training has forced upon me a
certain unfortunate exactitude of
thought. But come. come. We old
lawyers have long since learned that
we cannot carry our Quarrels out Of
court. For instance. of morning my
best friend. Judge Culver. may be at
drawn swords with me over some
point of law. but the same evening will
find us hail fellows well met. exchang-
ing stories before club fire."
Nolan nodded his head understand
ingly.'
Eyes. Judge. that's life-that's life"
he commented.
Half the laws of our country are
framed up in Clubs" interjected Du-
puy.
Bartelmy raised his hand and made
q gesture of disapproval.
II wouldn't say that"
Brand saw an opportunity to score.
Likewise the safest methods of
evading the laws are framed up in
clubs" he shot at Dupuy.
Bartelmy pretended to side with
Brand.
That's neat. Wheeler" he laughed
HE scored off you that time, Dupuy."
Bartelmy paused. He had now reach
ed point where he was about to
make his supreme effort to capture
Nolan and the Advance. to make them
friendly to him. He was about to
play what Dupuy had truthfully term
ed "the trump card" by the way.
Mr.. Nolan. Judge Culver and l usually
dine two or three times a week at
the Oak Door club. We need you
there. We should have q man in all
our discussions Of public questions
we should have practical man of
affairs who knows what reformers like
our young friend here are really try
Ing to get at. Shall l propose you for
membership"
Dupuy watched the effect Of Bartel-
my's words on Nolan with intense
eagerness. 1t was an anxious moment
for both Dupuy and Bartelmy. II
Nolan accepted they felt that they
were safe. AS for Nolan. he was
greatly perplexed. He wanted to &C.
cept the proffer. both for his own sake
and for his family's. Membership in
the Oak Door club was equivalent to
a ticket Of admission into the fashion
able circles Of the city. He would be
able then to put his wife and daugh-
ter In the way of gratifying their de-
slreS. sylvester, too. would be bene
fitted in whatever business career he
should take up. and the membership
would enable him 10 meet aud make
his personal friends the most promi.
nent men OF the city the men he nat
urally craved to associate witn-on
terms of equality. Then he spoke
Really. judge he said warmly.
that's something that | never expect.
ed to hear from your lips"
mot at all; not at all. shall be
delighted to put you up. and Dupuy
will second me-"
with pleasure" bowed the LAWYER.
Nolan hesitated over his final reply,
He remembered what Brand bad stat
ed regarding the attentions of Judge
Bartelmy and his daughter. Probably
this ofer was trick. IA bribe, and it
did not improve the situation to have
Dupuy brought into it by the jurist as
seconder OF his nomination. Still, the
IDEA came into his head-if he accept
ed 1t he did it with his eyes open; he
need not necessarily change the pol
ICY OF the Advance toward certain pub
lie men. Thus he reasoned, and still
there fingered within him an insidious
desire. even prompting. in view of
the advantages for himself aud his
FAMILY, to accept at all hazards, under
any circumstances.
Ihank you. gentlemen, thank you."
ne said. temporizing. in an endeavor to
gain time before actually committing
himself. He glanced across the room
at Wheeler Brand. wondering how he
was accepting the situation. Brand
took a quick step forward. straight
ened himself stifiiy and shot a glance
OF warning over the shoulder Of Bar