The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01

friendly with the boy, that she at length gains his ear. He reminds her that she is responsible for Towards position, and adds, ''I could have for given him everything-everythilg but
 "Annie-But me. know it. Don't you suppose feel it, too-and don't you suppose it hurts me?
 Jeffries-Forgive me for speaking plainly-but his marriage with such a woman as you has made it impossi- ble to even consider the question of 
 Annie-Such woman as me? That's pretty plain,-but you'll have to speak even more plainly-what do you mean when you say such a wo- man as me-what have I done? worked in a factory when was nine years old, and I've earned my living honestly ever since; I was waiting son: but there's nothing against me nothing disgraceful I mean. I know I'm not educated; I'm not a lady. But never mind me-I'm not asking for anything-what are you going to do for him? He must have the best law yer money can buy. Your lawyer, Mir. Brewster is the man-Howard spoke of him once.
 Jeffries is obdurate; he has more to say of her father, whose record he has dug up and she assured him her father was an honest man. who was railroaded, to jail because he tried to help friend, but they are discussing matters to little avail. Presently the father turns with proposition-he will aid Howard if she will give him up. She will do even that, she says, if it will help him, and when he asks her if she will leave America she will do that also, though she had rather not. And now what are you going to do?" she asks.
 Jeffries-I don't know. I shall con- slider the matter carefully.
 Annie-Yes: but want to know I want to consider the matter care- fully, too.
 He tells her he will furnish the money to employ legal advice for his he is supporting him-that is all he can promise. Then she turns on him and it is doubtful if Howard Jeffries, ST., ever listened to palmer talk. She wants him to put his arms around Howard and declare to the world his belief in the boys innocence; but ne is going to desert him; his wife must leave him, and he must face the trial for his life alone. els that you idea, '' she demands. Well it isn't mine MT. Jeffries-I won't consent to a divorce -I won't leave America-as for his defense, I'll find some one-IIl go to MT. Brewster myself. and if he re- fuses I'll go to some one else" She is sure there must be some noble hearted lawyer in the city who will take up the case. and thanking Mr. Jeffries for listening so patiently, and assuring him they will not need his help she bids him good-morning.
 We are next brought into MT. Brewster's law library and find the attorney pouring over his books. Jones, his confidential clerk, inter- rupts him with the information that she's here again. Annie. it seems, has been haunting the office every day. and MT. Brewster has devised ev- cry means of escaping her. She is persistent, however, and comes again and again. Jones is evidently dis appointed when he is satisfied MT. Brewster will not see Annie, but in a CT Mrs. Howard Jeffries' card The lady is at once admitted. She is much excited. having heard that Annie is going on the stage to parade her name before the public, etc. MT. Brewster tells her of Annie's visits, and admits she has interested him in herself, and the case. Mrs. Jeffries says, she would like to see Annie and asks Brewster to arrange it for her. Mir. Jeffries is very old client of his, Brewster says, and he does not like to displease him, but as they are talk ing Jeffries enters. After asking what that woman" is doing out there Jeffries has not changed his attitude toward his son or Annie, and as he