Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-07-19
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from q large city. Sheldon figured It
out that he could live better on q Ger.
tain income In Fairfield than on
doubtful prosperity in q large city.
There was something else. Edith
Sawyer lived In Fairfield.
But the Hon. John Sawyer. railroad
magnate, could not appreciate an at
tachment between his daughter and o
poor, young lawyer. So the poor,
young lawyer studied and struggled
along.
He had been struck by O peculiar
phase Of q great case that was being
tried at q nearby city. The law jour.
nal which printed his article on the
subject commented on his views rath'
or enthusiastically.
Urged by his confidence that he had
done q worthy thing, he set of for tho
Sawyer home. determined to interview
Mr.. Sawyer. He was very civilly re-
ceived.
quite an interesting article Of
yours" said the millionaire. II thank
you for the copy"
Frank bowed. then plunged. "Mr.
Sawyer. you must have seen that |
love your daughter. but I've said moth.
Ing until I felt assured Of your con.
sent"
"Oh, Of course" interrupted Mr..
Sawyer. How much did you get for
that article?"
"A few extra copies" said Frank,
blushing.
About what l thought" said Mr..
Sawyer. Now, Sheldon. l like you.
but liking doesn't count when a life
contract Is involved. You've given all
your time and trouble for nothing. The
only things that count ase results"
He paused, then added. Il don't think
I need say any more"
II thank you for your candcr." said
Frank. rising. Goodnight" lie
rushed out OF the house, and down
the street almost ran into q stout,
elderly gentleman who was toiling up
the hill.
"Phew!" said the man. why don't
you keep carriages at the station
Please tell me where can find John
Sawyer's house7"
Because l don't keep a livery sta.
ble." growled Frank. The Sawyers'
house is the large one on the HILL
The stout man pulled The Sawyer
ioorbell and said, Tell Mr.. Sawyer
that John Hunter wants to see him"
Mr.. Sawyer almost ran downstairs.
"why. this Is an honor What brought
Fou here?"
You've got young lawyer in this
village named Frank Sheldon. Know
alm!"
Yes. he was here few minutes
ago. You probably met him." Mr..
hSnter ehuckled. "well. we'll! That's
one on me. Asked him why he didn't
keep a carriage At the station. and he
snapped back that he didn't keep q
livery stable. He's the man want"
whats II all about" asked Mr..
Sawyer.
IT'S about that article the young
man wrote. He has struck the right
lead on that case OF ours. Is he ali
right. honest. reliable:"
Il think he is" said Mr.. Sawyer,
slowly.
Then send a note TO him at once,
asking him 10 come"
After the note was sent. Mr.. Hunter
explained that the discovery OF The
young man. II known at the beginning.
might have saved hundred thousand
collars In litigation: that now he had
Il in his power to upset their plans.
Edith Sawyer had heard the con.
versatiop. She was standing on the
step watching the moonlight when
sheldon arrived She put her fingers
to his lips She told him OF the con.
versation. and. as he was leavinH her,
whispered. IF you don't bid high for
yourself. you needn't bid for me-"
There was q deal OF hemEing and
having In the ensuing conversation.
Frank saw that they were yeering
around 10 an offer. Finally. the prop
osition came.
Frank smiled. Il suppose you are
testing, Mr.. Hunter!"
Why. certainly not: It IS q large
,rer,--
"0t course said Sheldon. calmly.
In order TO shorten this interview, |
will name my own terms-a fee o,
10000 and an equal share in the con.
.ingent fund
1t is preposterous." cried both to
yether.
Gentlemen. ! bid you good-evsniag.-
said Sheldon. rising and walking 10
he door.
Hold on there" said Mr.. hunter
Il shall certainly hold on the terms
given" Frank said. Others win pay
more"
Mr.. Hunter looked at Mr.. Sawyer,
who nodded his head. WELL" he
said. give us . few minutes to think
Il over"
Frank found Edith In the drawing.
room He told her OF the converse.
ton did ] bid high enough!" he
asked A glance at her eyes was
enough. AT the end Of ten minutes q
knock came ~ the door. Mr.. Sawyer
and Mr.. Hunter appeared In the door
way. Mr.. Hunter turned TO Frank and
said: Mr.. Sheldon. We accept your
terms"