The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-19
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have any claim upon each other, never
to see each other; and you Will consent
to divorce after get my money"
That is exactly what | mean" said
'ordycc. I'll do all in my power to
aid YOU"
Geraldine held out her hand. It's 1.
bargain, Allan She exclaimed. And
then She hesitatcd. "What-what about
YOU she uucried
oh. don't mind me-" said E'ordycc.
But about Your girl" She went on.
haven't any replied Fordycc.
iBut il you should have one" she
proceeded, she might not like this
little farce that we are playing out"
I'll never have any girl but YOU,
Geraldine" he answered. There's ms,
hand on it. IL you're game, I'm game.
It's a 20"
1t was y 20. Geraldine Jcrmyn ana
Allan Fordyco entered into their little
agreement and then entered into tho
bonds OF matrimony-hoy or otherwise.
according To the Newfoundland GcraI-
dine received her duly authenticated
marriage certificate. placed it. through
Intermediates. before the trustees OF
her Aunt Corncia's will and received
her hundred thousand.
have the money She wrote Allan
Fordyce, and now we Will get our
divorce"
\ few days after writing this letter.
she sat in the private Office of Nathaniel
Gowcn, OF the big New York firm of
Cowcn, CovinEton &; Drown
50 YOU want to get n divorce, oh -
exclaimed cowcn. Your welded bliss
was Very short
Yes" said Geraldine
TELL m. all about it," demanded
Gowen What has your husband been
up 70? What grounds have you eot?' i
on" easped Geraldine. Grounds.
Why, he consents 10 the divorcc.'
He does snapped cavern ..Yoi,
mean that he has agreed to IT,
..,r,. Yes, Of course" said Geraldine.
That makes it easier, doesn't ,?''
1T makes it all the harder growlgtl
old Cowen. II don't think the firm Of
Cowcn Covington & Brown can afford
70 handle divorce case where the par
ties nave agreed Looks too much like
coluslon, don't YOU know"
ColluSion." she exclaimed II don I
sec anything like collision in this case.
lie wants n divorce and | want a di-
Norce. and so we have agreed upon il.
don't you scc?"
Cowcn waved his arm. II think. Mrs.
fordycc," he exclaimed. that you had
agreement IN this matter. ana | think
that VIC viii pass up this case"
lie selected a blank card from his
desk and wrote hastily upon it,
think | will turn you over to Mr..
Samuel Flomcrfclt. OF Chambers Street
he said.
Mr.. F'lonrcrfelt welcomed her with
open arms Collision did not bother MIR.
Flomcrfclt but Mr.. rlomcrfelt did ask
Very pertinent question.
What specific wrong do you charge
your husband with, Mrs. Tordycc?' he
inquired.
Why. none at ALL" she gaspcd.
=, ilomerfclt shrnsged his shoulders.
This was even little too much FOR him.
I'm afraid there's no lawyer in New
ork can 90 YOU any good. I'm sure |
can't do You any good Good day"
Geraldine called up Eordyce ana told
him all about it,
i think I've heard" stated Fordycc,
that New York divorces are dinicul,.
SUPPOSE you try New Jersey III do
anything | can TO help YOU out"
She tried New Jersey. which means
that She retained the firm Of Messrs.
Lot. Beatty & Cumming, Of the City Of
Mcssrs Lott, Beatty & Cumming,
seeming a fat fee were ovcrioycd to
see her. She saw the junior partner of
the firm
Tets get right down to cases" he