The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-07-08
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school he settled In his old home town
Fairfield was small place, not fan
from large city. Sheldon figured II
out that he could live better on a Ger.
tain income in Fairfield than on a
doubtful prosperity in a 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 q
poor, young lawyer. So the poor,
young lawyer studied and struggled
along.
He 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 a worthy thing, he set of for the
Sawyer home, determined to interview
ceived.
Quite an interesting article OF
yours" said the millionaire. Il 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"
ooh, of course" interrupted Mr..
Sawyer. How much did you get for
that article?"
"A few extra copies" said Frank.
blushing.
About what / thought" said Mr..
Sawyer. Now, Sheldon, / 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 are results
He paused, then added, Il don't think
/ need say any more"
81 thank you for your candor," said
Frank, rising. Goodnight" He
rushed out of the house, and down
the street almost ran into a 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 l don't keep a livery sta
BILE" growled Frank. 1.-The Sawyers
house is the large one on the hill"
The stout man pulled the Sawyer
doorbell and said, Tell Mr.. Sawyer
that John Hunter wants to see him."
Mr.. Sawyer almost ran downstairs
"Why, this is an honor. What brought
you here?"
you've got young lawyer in this
| village named Frank Sheldon. Know
him?"
Yes, 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't
keep a carriage at the station, and he
| snapped back that he didn't keep 9
livery stable. He's the man l want. :
Whats it all about?" asked Mr.
Sawyer.
| Its about that article the young
man wrote. He has struck the right
lead on that case of ours. Is he al
right, honest, reliable?"
Il think he is," said Mr.. Sawyer
slowly.
Then send a note to him at once
asking him to come"
| After the note was sent, Mr.. Hunter
explained that the discovery OF the
young man, If known at the beginning
might have saved a hundred thousand
dollars In litigation; that now he hac
It In his power to upset their plans.
Edith Sawyer had heard the con
versation. She was standing on the
step watching the moonlight wher
Sheldon arrived. She put her fingers
to his lips. She told him of the con
versation, and, as he was leaving her
whispered, IF you don't bid high tol
yourself, you needn't bid for me-"
There was a deal of hemming and
having in the ensuing conversation
Frank saw that they were veerine
around to an offer. Finally, the prop
osition came.
Frank smiled. 81 suppose you are
testing, Mr.. Hunter?"
why. certainly not; it is a large
offer!"-
"Of course" said Sheldon, calmly
I'm order to shorten this interview,
will name my own terms-a fee Of
$4,000 and an equal share In the con
tingent fund"
1T is preposterous," cried both to
gether.
Gentlemen, / bid you good-evening,'
said Sheldon, rising and walking tt
the door.
Hold on there" said Mr.. Hunter
Il shall certainly hold on the terms
given" Frank said. Others will pay
more"
Mr.. Hunter looked at Mr.. Sawyer
who nodded his head. Well" hi
said, give US few minutes to thini
1t over"
Frank found Edith in the drawing
room. He told her of the converse
ton. did l bid high enough?" b,
asked. A glance at her eyes was
enough. At the end of ten minutes ;
knock came at the door. Mr.. Sawyer
and Mr. Hunter appeared in the door
way. Mr. Hunter turned to Frank anc
said: Mr.. Sheldon, we accept youl
terms"
Six months after he paid anothel
visit to Mr.. Sawyer. He found tina
gentleman in the library.
Mr. Sawyer, I" Frank began.
Sheldon, my boy" said Mr.. Saw
yer, Edith is in the drawtng-room, G.