The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-04-18

Of one OF the most brilliant legal
minds In the country, yet IN this very
Office had been prepared some of the
most sensational victories ever re-
corded In the law courts.
Visitors to Judge Brewster's once
were not many A man OF such re-
nown was naturally expensive. Few
could AFFORD to retain his services,
and In fact he was seldom called upon
except to act in the interest OF
wealthy corporations In these cases.
OF course. his fees were enormous He
had very few private clients: In fact,
he declined much private practice
that was offered to him. He had
been the legal adviser Of Howard
Jehries, ST., for many years. The
two men had known each other in
their younger days and practically
had won success togcther-the ono
In the banking business, the other
In the service OF the law An Inn
portant trust company. of which Mr..
Jeffries was president. was constantly
involved in all kinds OF litigation OF
which Judge Brewster had exclusive
charge. AS the lawyer found this
highly remunerative. 1t was only nat.
ural that he had no desire to lose
Mr.. Jeffries as a client.
Secluded In his private ofice. tho
Judge was busy at his desk. finishing
a letter. He folded 1t up, addressed
an envelope. then lit a cigar and
looked at the time. 1t was three
over and he smiled with satisfaction
as he thought of the automobile ride
In the park lie would enjoy before
dressing and going to his club for din.
ner. He felt In singularly good spir
Its that afternoon. He had Just won
In the court very complicated case
which meant not only handsome ad.
dition to his bank account. but
signal triumph over his legal oppo.
nents Certainly, fortune smiled on
him. He had no other immediate
cases on hand to worry about. He
could look forward to few weeks Of
absolute rest. He struck bell on bis
iesk and clerk entered. Handing
lin the note he had Just written. bs
laid:
Have this sent at once by mes.
enger."
Very WELL judge" answered the
Jerk
by the by" frowned the lawyer.
has that woman been in to-dayY"
"Yes-she sat in the outer office all
morning, trying to see you. We said
GU were out of town, but she did moi
elieve 1t. She sat there till she got
Ired- She had no idea that you went
ut by another stairway"
"Humph," growled the lawyer; "a
Ice thing to be besieged in this man.
err II she annoys me much longer
shall send for the police"
At that moment another clerk en-.
red the room.
What is 1t, Mr.. Jones?" demanded
le lawyer.
"A lady to see you, judge" said the
ERIK, handing him a card.
The lawyer glanced at the bit of
lsteboard. and said Immediately:
oh. yes. show her in"
The two clerks left the room and
Idge Brewster, after glance In the
lrror to re-adjust his cravat turned
greet his visitor. The door opened
ID Alicia entered She was fault.
ssly gowned. as usual, but her man
T was furried and agitated. Eyi.
ntly something had happened to up
her, and she had come to make
husbands lawyer the confidant OF
r troubles. The Judge advanced
liantiy and pointed to chair.
Good morning. my dear Mrs. JET
es; how do you dor"
is Mr. Jefries here?" asked Alicia
rriedly.
NOT yet" he replied, smiling.
MS is an unexpected pleasure.
NIX 1t is the first time you have
ICED my office with your presence"
How quiet 1t is herel" she er
lined. looking around nervously
is hard to believe this is the very
ter OF the city" Taking the seal
'red to her, she went on:
On Judge. we are dreadfully vor
l."
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