The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-03-10

WEI find Judge Bartelmy and Du
puy in The dra wing room. Brand did
not appear enthusiastic at the circum-
stance and nodding stitfiy in the gen
eraI direction OF the two men. proceed
ed 10 circle around them toward the
door leading To he hall.
Judge Bartplmy advanced pleasedly
toward lie newspaper owner. who
greeted him courtpously.
Judge this is an unexpected honor"
Gan honor Ia coue--believe me. Mr.
Nolan. an honor To come"
Nolan saw Brands deXterous ma
neuver toward the door. and Oh calling
TO him not 10 go he halted. turned to-
ward the center OF the room and stood
watching the strangely assorted group
OF men.
Nolan next addressed Dupuy. who
expressed his thanks at the granting
Of his request for an interview.
Judge Rartelmy. always quick to no.
tice every detail or phase of what was
TRANSPORTING IN his immediate presence.
saw that Brand was Ill at ease. He
called TO him cheerily:
vi '
ing of you. Wheeler The reformer
sails treacherous sea"
''The port is i'll sight Judge Bartel
N.Y." was the calm answer
Bartelmy would have made sue
cess on the stage In fact. he had been
acting part most of his life and
proved the truth of Richard Mans
fields aphorisnI that the best actors
are never seen on the stage" At
Wheeler Brands significant reply.
which smote as ominously on the ears
of the judge as it did on those of Du-
puy. the jurst gave an inward shiver
quite imperceptible to the eye and re-
piled in the most jovial of manners:
80? So? That's good. That's worth
while Stick to the helm. my boy" he
laughed.
Brand amt at sea, Judge" put in
Nolan good naturally. He's in the
clouds. The air up there makes your
nose bleed; but. by the Eternal. you
see all that's going on down here"
There was much going on down
here" that Bartelny by all means pre-
ferred to have remain unseen, yet
he managed to reply with an attempt
at sincerity:
More power to you. Wheeler. More
power to you
Nolan stepped toward the jurist.
You're a generous foe. Judge Bar
telmy." he said warmly. deceived by
the smooth tactics of the Judge.
tI,,
sponded BarteImy. and with defer
ence: wheeler and | merely energize |
differently. He is dynamic; am stat
ic, and that is because he is young and |
l am Old
He'll outgrow that. judge You new
er will" remarked Dupuy, crossing to |
Nolan's side
But under every system of free gov.
eminent" pronounced Barfelmy 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 | cant concede that you
belong to the conservative party"
The judge showed surprise.
But | dou't understand you." he
stammered. when Brand went on de-
terminedly:
Are you not seeking to introduce
into our country methods of govern
meut undreamed of by our forefs-
thers?"
The judge laughed as though in
agreeable tolerance. His Skill at YER
bal parrying was standing him in good
stead.
"Oh, l had as much enthusiasm my
self in my youth" he said. "but nv
legal training has forced upon me
certain unfortunate exactitude of
thought But come. come We old
lawyers have long since learned that
we cannot carry our quaIrels out of
court For instance, OF pnorning my
best friend. Judge Culver may be at
drawn swords with me over some
point Of law. but the same evening will
ind us hail fellows well met, exchaug.
ng stories before club tirei'
Nolan nodded his head understand.
ngly
"Yes. judge. that's life that's life.'
he commented
Half the laws of our country are {
framed up III clubs" interjected Du-
,uy !
Bartelmy raised his hand and made
gesture of disapproval.
II wouldn't say that" s
Brand saw an opportunity TO score.
Likewise the safest methods of I
vading the laws are framed up in
lubs," he shot at Dupuy- s
Bartelmy pretended TO side with
Brand.
That's neat. Wheeler" he laughed. a