Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-10-23
II AMnccDEn~ J.. JOHNSON SOAP
IL L. lvlJ00DENVI Mlwaukee,

Stuart, unable to wait longer, was
about to spring to her side when she
caught the fash Of his laughing face in
the mirror and turned.
'Oh, you rascal! To surprise me like
this!' she cried. with joyous laughter.
'1n all your pride and vanity"
you can't help being a little vain
yourself. Jim. any more than l can
You know you're a stunning looking
fellow. These Yankee girls all love
you at first sight-the tall. straight.
sfnewy figure, strong and swift in ev
cry movement. the finely chiselled
face, the deep set, dark brown eyes
under their heavy brows. that big
masterful jaw and firm mouth
Stuart suddenly took her In his arms
and kissed her into silence.
Flush, Nan. l don't like the way
you say that"
"Why? Am too modesto"
mo, too deliberate and coldly mis-
ress Of yourself. l wish you loved me
little more unanimously as l do
you"
well. let me whisper then that your
return tonight has made perfect end
ing to a perfect day. On. Jim. I've
been so happy tonight! Seated in that
big stage box l felt that l was some
body. This is the first really decent
dress I've ever had In my life."
"And you are proud and happyv'
proud for your sake, Jim, yes; and
happy in your love-"
Stuart's face clouded and he turned
away, startled for the first time by a
strange similarity in the tone of Mans
voice to her mothers.
The painful impression was sudden
~ broken by a quick touch Of Mans
hand on bis arm.
"Oh. Jim. I'm glad you came day
earlier. I've something to tell you.
something wonderful. something that
will bring our happiness near Her
voice sank to the tenderest accents
you know Mr.. Bivens?''
"Yes." Stuart answered evenly. con-
trolling himself with an effort.
"Well. he has taken our second floor
l had long talk with him last week
By the merest accident learned that
his big trust. the American Chemical
company. needs another lawyer. They
pay an enormous salary with all sorts
of chances to get rich. They are max.
ing millions on Millions | told him
that you were the very man for the
place and that you were going to be
the greatest lawyer in New York
Imagine my Joy when be not only
agreed with me. but said he would
double the salary If you would accept
It. He thought you wouldn't. merely
because you lived in the house of old
Woodman with whom the company
may have fight. ! told him it was
nonsense. that knew you would &C.
cept. You'll accept, Of course?'
"Emphatically nor
you can't be so absurdv'
"Have you been receiving the atter-.
lions of this distinguished young mil
konaire. Nany'
1--WE been cultivating him."
"Cultivating?"
"Yes. for your sake only, you big.
handsome. foolish. jealous boy! You
/ can't be In earnest when yon say that
you will refuse such an offer?'
Eyes. because | will not become the
hireling of a corporation. to say Moth.
ing of this particular one headed by
Mr.. Rivens."
"NOnsense. Jim. You wouldn't be a
hireling. You would lay the law down
for them to follow"
mo. A modern corporation has nc
soul. and the man who serves this
master must sci! both ~dy and soul
for the wages he receives. : am 8
lawyer of the old school. My work
ia ilIumined By Imagination. My bust
ness Is to enforce Justice in the rela
lions of men, E>*@s# =; !
But some Of the greatest lawyers IN
America are corporation attorneys''-
"All the reason more why should
keep clean. Lawyers once constituted
our aristocracy of brain and culture
/ cant prostitute my talents to work
! don't believe In. A mans work is a
revelation of what he ia. And what
he is will depend at last on what he
does" " 81 r =
But you mean to be rich and pow,
erful, Jim 2"
IF It comes with the growth OF
manhood and character, yes. But ]
4 will not degrade myself with work
hate or take orders from men de
spise. The world IS already full Of suct
!. slaves" VISA s3.s
Stuart paused and laid bis hand