The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-30
A Will and
a Way

Fairfield was small place, not far
from a large city. Sheldon figured 1t
out that he could live better on Ger.
tain income in Fairfield than on
doubtful prosperity in 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
poor, young lawyer. So the poor,
young lawyer studied and struggled
along.
lie had been struck by a peculiar
phase of great case that was being
tried at nearby city. The law jour.
nal which printed his article on the
subject commented on his views rath.
er enthusiastically.
Urged by his confidence that he had
done worthy thing, he set off for the
Sawyer home. determined to interview
Mr.. Sawyer. He was very civiIiy re.
ceiyed.
QuIlC uu lulcItotIH uItSiO vi
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 | felt assured of your con.
sent"
"Oh, of course" interrupted Mr..
Sawyer. "iow much did you get for
that article?"
"A few extra copies" said Frank.
blushing.
About what thought" said MIR.
Sawyer Nov, Sheldon, like you.
but liking doesn't count when life
contract is involved. You've given all
your time and trouble for nothing The
only things that count are results. "
lie paused, then added, II don't think
! need say any more
II thank You for your candor." said
Frank, rising. Goodnight" lie
rushed out of the house and down
the street almost ran into 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 house,"
Because don't keep a livery sta
BILE" growIed Frank. 1.-THE Snwyers'
house is the large one on the hill
The stout man pulled the Sawyer
doorbell and said. Tell Mr.. Sawyer
th,t John Hunter wants to see him"
Mr.. Sawyer almost ran downstairs.
"Why, this is an honor What brought
, you here?"
you've got a young lawyer In this
village named Frank Sheldon. Know
him?'
"Ycs, he was here a few minutes
ago. You probably met him." Mr.
Hunter chuckled. well. well! That's
one on me. Asked him why he didn'
keep a carriage at the station. and ht
snapped back that he didn't keep ;
livery stable. He's the man | want.
whats 1t all about?" asked Mr.
Sawyer.
ITS about that article the yount
/ man wrote. lie has struck the RICH
lead on that case of ours. Is he al
right, honest, rcliable?"
] II think he U.s." said MIR. Sawyer
slowly.
Then send n note to him ut once
asking him to come"
d After the note was sent, Mr.. llunte
explained that the discovery OF tn
young man, If known at the beginning
might have saved a hundred thousan
, dollars in litigation; that now he ha
!, It in his power to upset their plans.
a Edith Sawyer had heard the cor
= versation. She was standing on tn
), step watching the moonlight whe
Sheldon arrived. She put her finger
to his lips. She told him OF the co,
versation. and. as he was leaving he
:, whispered. IF you don't bid high fC
!. yourself, you needn't bid for me-"
- There was a deal OF hemming an
" having in the ensuing conversatio,
Frank saw that they were veerin
lt around to an offer. Finally. the pro-
!" osition came.
G. Frank smiled II suppose you a,
" jesting. Mr.. Hunterf"
% "Why. certainly not; 1t Is q larl
" ofIer!"-
"Of course" said Sheldon. calml
10 I'm order to shorten this interview.
Oe will name my own terms-a fee
so, 900 and an equal share in the CO
40 tingent fund"
OF 1T Is preposterous." cried both
" gether.
Gentlemen, l bid you good
Inn said Sheldon. rising and walking
the door.
ue Hold on there" said Mr.. Hunt,
Il shall certainly hold on the teri
10 given," Frank said. Others will p
more"
NC Mr.. Hunter looked at Mr.. Sawy,
IKE who nodded his head Well"
said. "give us a few minutes 10 thi
It over"
an Frank found Edith in the drawn
sue room. He told her of the conver
io' ton. did I bid high enough,'
asked. A glance at her eyes "
IN. enough. At the end Of ten minutes
ie' knock came at the door. Mr. Saw,
!, and Mr. Hunter appeared in the do
'@r way. Mr.. Hunter termed To Frank a
said: MIR. Sheldon. We accept yc