Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-06-29

what you thought vas right and I az
loved you 70 DO What ! Knew was
wrong
'Tou made two miserable women
happy. she said. quietly
The lawyer tried 70 suppress q
smile.
4 Try to excuse myself on TIA.
ground he said, "but It won't work.
violated my oath Is lawyer. my In
tegrity as man. my honor. my self
respect. all upset, all gone. I've been
SELF lately Rising impatiensly. he
strobe up and down the room Then
turning on her. he said. angrily But
XII have no more lies That's what
brings me here this morning. The
frst move they make against you and
III tell the whole truth
Annie gazed pensiyely on. OF the
window without making reply.
DID you hear?" he said. raising his
voice 4 shall let the world know
that you sacrificed yourself for that
woman.
She turned and shook her head
No. Judge" she said. 4 do not wish
t. II they do succeed in influencing
Howard to bring suit against me I
shall not defend H."
Judge Brewster was not a patient
man. and II there was anything that
angered him IL vas rank injustice He
had no patience With this young WON
an who allowed herseH 20 be tram
pied on In this outrageous way Yet
be could not be angry with her She
had qualities which compelled his ad-
mirauon and respect. and not the least
Of these was her willingness to shield
others az her Own expense.
Perhaps not" be retorted, but I
will It's unjust. it's unrighteous. its
impossible"
But you don't understand she said.
gently. Il am TO blame"
You're too ready to blame your
self" he satd. testify.
Annie went up TO him and laid her
hand anectionately on his shoulder
With tears In her eyes, she said
Let me tell you something. Judge.
k1l6 k0IuCI W6o Il6AS ~ ASA IL s<AsA y
took advantage u him. did lsaw
that he was sentimental and self
villed, and all that started out to
attract him. was tired Of the life !
was living. the hard work. the ionelt-
ness, and all the rest Of II. and made
up my mind 70 catch him n could
didn't think Il was wrong then. but
. ~ ~ ,S,o
older than he is-five years older He
thinks I'm three years younger. and
that he's protecting me from the world
took advantage Il his ignorance Of
itfe.s
Judge Brewster shrugged his shout.
ders impatiently.
III boys OF % are not men they
never will be-" Looking down at her
kindly. he went on: Pom my word!
II I was rs, I'd let this divorce 70
through and marry you myself
"Oh. judge!"
That was all she could say. but there
was gratitude In the girls eyes. These
were the first kind words any one had
yet spoken 10 her II was nice to
know that some one saw some good
In her. She was trying TO think Of
something 70 say. when suddenly there
was the click u key being inserted
In yale lock The front door opened.
and Howard appeared.
We'll. Judge" be exclaimed. this is
. surprise!"
The lawyer looked at him gravely.
How do you do. young nan?' he
said Quizzingiy he added; You
look very pleased with yourself"
This Is the first opportunity I've had
TO thank you for your Kindness" safd
Howard. cordially
You can thank your wife. my hoy.
DOT mel" Changing the topic, be said
So you're going abroad. eh?"
Yes, did Annie tell your les only
tor few month";
The lawyer frowned Tapping the
door tmpatienuy with his cane. he
said:
Why are you going away?"
Taken aback at the question. How.
ard stammered
Observation-Disclosures"
because want him 20 go inter.
ruptcd Annie quickly.
The lawyer shook his head. and look
ing steadily at Howard. he said
sternly