The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-07-27
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As soon as he disappeared she gave
way completely. and sinking into .
chair. leaned her head on the table
and sobbed as II her heart would
break This. then. was the end. He
would go away and soon forget her.
She would never see him again! But
what was the use OF crying? II was
the way OF the world. She couldn't
blame him. He loved her-she was
sure OF that. But the call OF his fam.
lily and friends was too strong to re
sist. Alternately laughing and crying
Historically. she picked up the tray,
and carrying It into the kitchen. began
washing the dishes. Suddenly there
was ring at the bell Hastily putting
on a clean apron. she opened the door.
Judge Brewster stood smiling on the
threshold Annie uttered = cry OF
pleasure. Greeting the old lawyer at.
fectionately. she invited him IN. As he
entered. he looked Questioningly at her
red eyes. but made no remark.
I'm delighted to see you. judge
she stammered
As he took seat in the little DarlOE.
he said:
your husband passed me on the
stairs and didn't know me-"
The passage is so dark" she e.
planned. apologetically.
He looked at her for a moment with
ont speaking. and for q moment there
was awkward pause. Then he said:
When does Howard leave your"
Annie stared in surprise.
How do you know that7" she ex-
claimed.
We lawyers know everything" he
smiled. Gravely he went on: His IA
Tiers attorneys have asked me for all
the evidence have. They want to use
II against you. The idea is that he
shall 90 abroad with his father. and
that the proceedings VIII be begun
during his absence"
Howard knows nothing about 1t"
said Annie. confidently.
Are you sure?" demanded tho law
yer. skepucally.
Quite sure" she answered, posi-.
tiveY.
But he is going away" persisted
the Judge.
Yes. l want him to go-E am send.
ing him away" she replied
The lawyer was silent, He sat and
looked at her as II trying to read her
thoughts. Then quietly he said:
DO you know they intend to make
Robert Underwood the ground for the
application for divorce, and to use
your own perjured testimony as a
weapon against you? You see what a
lie leads to. There's no end to it. and
you are compelled to 90 on lying to
support the original lie. and that's
precisely what won't permit"
Annie nodded acquiescence.
Il knew you were going to scold
me-" she smiled.
"Scold your" he said. kindly. No
its myself I'm scolding. You did
what you thought was right, and al.
lowed you to do what knew was
wrong"
you made two miserable women
happy" she said. quietly.
The lawyer tried to suppress a
smile.
Il try to excuse myself on that
ground" he said, but 1t won't work.
violated my oath as lawyer. my in
tegrity as a man, my honor. my self
respect. all upset. all gone. I've been
very unpleasant companion for my
self lately" Rising impatiently. he
strobe up and down the room. Then
turning on her. he said, angrily: But
I'll have no more lies. That's what
brings me here this morning The
first move they make against you and
I'll tell the whole truth
Annie gazed pensively out Of the
window without making reply.
Did you hear?" he said. raising his
voice. Il shall let the world know
that you sacrificed yourself for that
woman
She turned and shook her head.
NO. judge" she said. u do not wish
It. II they do succeed In influencing
Howard to bring suit against me l
shall not defend IT."
Judge Brewster was not patient
man. and II there was anything that
angered him 1t was rank injustice. He
had no patience with this young wom-
an who allowed herself to be tram
pied on in this outrageous way. Yet
he could not be angry With her. She
had qualities which compelled his ad-
miration and respect. and not the least
OF these was her willingness to shield
others at her own expense.
Perhaps not" he retorted, "bk l
will. It's unjust, It's unriShteous. It's
imposs!ble!"
But you don't understand" she said,
gently; Z am to blame
You're too ready TO blame your
self. he said. testify.