The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-07
James Tiernan's
Most Important Case
BY FRED L. YOUNG

admitted TO the bar, having done mos
of his studying at night. Having Q
sympathy with those unfortunates wht
are often forced into crime through
hck OF education, environment or he
redity, he began his legal career by de
Tending them In court. Within ten
years he was known far and wide as
the poor mans attorney.
''Jim," said the woman, TON has
been arrested for burglary"
There is a story in these few words
that it would require many pages to
tell. Tiernan was moving in far low
er scale than now. Annie Grady had
been a factory girl. He had courted
her and was about to win her when
Tom Morrison. ne'er-do-well, smart.
but disinclined to work, came along
and carried her away from her more
steady lover with the greatest ease.
She had married Tom, whom she had
supported ever since. He had occa-
sionally obtained money. but never
gave any of 1t to his wife and did not
explain where he got it.
That's bad" replied Tiernan sympa,
thetically.
Il want you to defend him"
There was no immediate reply to
this. When it came it was spoken
kindly.
I'm afraid, Annie. that wouldn't
be able to do as we'll in this case as
some other lawyer. / will select some
one for you if you like, and. as to pay
for his services, I'll take care of that"
"They tell me, Jim, that no jury will
go back on you If you have any case
at ALL"
Tiernan thought for a few moments
and then said:
annie. I'll do anything for you. the
same as | would have done years ago.
I'll do what can for your husband"
Il knew you would"
'How did you know itT'
1--WE women can't explain how we
know things. but we know them well
enough--sometimes much better than
men"
I'm glad you have confidence in me.
You are certainly paying me a very
high compliment In asking me to de-
fend the man who
Yes, | know. But youth not play
him false as some men would, You'll
move heaven. and earth to get him of"
She left feeling much relieved.
Though she knew her husband was
guilty of the crime for which he was
to be tried, she knew that he would
have every advantage, and that is a
great comfort to us when we know
those we love are passing a crisis.
The way in which the lawyer ham
died his clients case was by having !
the criminals wife in court and max
ing pathetic appeal to the jury.
When man truly loves woman he
Is inspired to be eloquent In her be-
half. Tiernan made the effort of his
life and increased his already brilliant
reputation. Morrison was acquitted,
and 1t was generally conceded that
without the remarkable appeal made
by her counsel he would have been con-
victcd.
The day after the trial Mrs. Morri.
son came into Tiernan's Office
1--WE come to thank you for your
work, Jim. Everybody knows you
saved him from state prison. | haven't
anything with which to pay you. Nei-
Their has Tom"
What are you going to do nowT
asked the lawyer,
go on enduring as before"
The first touch of melancholy she
had thus far permitted herself to show
came out when she said this.
Annie" said Herman. there is one
thing the law will do for you. Give
up the man who has brought disgrace
upon you. apply for a divorce, and I
I'm sure you will get it. Then what 1
,nce said to you stands now the same
Is then"
do you think I'd return evil for
rood, Jim?"
what do you mean?"
You're on the road to some big POI
'ition. If should marry you I'd be a
lrag on you. I'd be pointed out as the
ormer wife of a criminal. I've heard
hey're going to take you up for gov ,,
'rnor. What would you do with me !,
or governors wife?"
with you for my wife, Annie, |.
would not care to be governor. You
re more to me than the presidency of
he United States
He argued with her that she was a
woman among thousand; that II was
ust such sterling qualities as hers !
hat would help man to rise In the
World. He drew pictures of the home
hey would have together and the I
leasure they would take in IL. He
yas a persuasive talker and pleaded T
nth q woman who had come TO love v
i'm. II was all of no avail. His elo-
uence was wasted. I
She shook her head and left him a
nth the words: mo; l married one u
Tho needs me. You don't need me, c
nd / would be a thorn In your side d
10 marry some lady who IL she
oesn't help you TO rise-you don't
eed her for that-will at least be able
, do the honors for you In the high o
Ositions in store for you" /,
Jim Herman is up for one OF the \
lost important Offices in the gift OF o
he people. The only drawback is that h
Is heart is not in the struggle. II is
18th the woman who is trying to keep =