Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-14

Mr.. Thorndike had risen, and, in
farewell, was holding out his hand
to. Andrews. He turned, and across
the courtroom the eyes of the finan
cier and the stenographer met. At
the sight of the great man, Spear
flushed crimson, and then his look
of despair slowly disappeared; and
into his eyes there came incredu-
lousy hope and gratitude. He turn
ed his head suddenly to the wall.
Mr. Thorndike stood irreSolute and
then sank back into his chair.
The first man in the line was al
ready at the railing.
Other men followed and in the
fortune of each Mr.. Thorndike found
himself, to his surprise, taking
personal interest. 1t was as good as
play.
So great was his interest that he
he had come to serve, until Spear
stood almost at his elbow.
Thorndike turned eagerly to the
Judge and saw that he was listen
ing to the rotund gray, little man
with beady, bird-like eyes who, as
he talked, bowed and gesticulated.
Behind him stood younger man, a
more modern edition of the other.
He also bowed and, behind gold eye
glasses, smiled overwhelmingly.
The judge nodded and, leaning for
ward, for a few moments fixed his
eyes upon the prisoner.
You are a very fortunate young
man." he said. He laid his hand upon
a pile of letters. when you were
your own worst friend, your real
friends came to help you. These let
ters speak for you; your employers,
whom you robbed have pleaded with
ma in { IIrQad in
behalf that at the time you COM
mitted the crime for which you are
found guilty you were intoxicated. In
the eyes of the law that is no excuse.
Some men can drink and keep their
senses. 1t appears you cannot. When
you drink you are a menace to your
self-and, as is shown by this crime,
to the community Therefore, you
must not drink. In view of the good
character to which your friends have
testified, and on the condition that
you do not touch liquor. will not
sentence you to Jail, but will place
you in charge of the probation OIL
GER"
The Judge leaned back in his chair
and beckoned to Mr.. Andrews. 1t
was finished. Spear was free, and
from different parts of the courtroom
people were moving toward the door.
Their numbers showed that the
friends of the young man had been
many. Mr.. Thorndike felt a certain
twinge of disappointment. Even
though the result relieved and de-
lighted him, he wished. in bringing 1t
about he had had some part.
He was moving out of the rallied
enclosure when Andrews called him
by name
His honor" he said. impressively.
wishes to speak to you"
1.-THE law, Mr.. Thorndike, is not
vindictive," he said. 1T wishes only
to be just Nor can 1t be swayed by
wealth or political or social influences.
But, when there is good in a man, l,
personally. want to know it, and when
gentlemen like yourself, of Your
standing in this city. come here to
speak a good word for a man, we
would stultify the purpose of justice
| if we would not listen. thank you
| for coming, and wish more of our
citizens were as unself1sh and public
| spirited"
1t was all quite absurd and most
embarrassing, but inwardly MI
Thorndike glowed with pleasure.
The chief clerk and two bank mes
sengers were waiting by the automo-
| bile with written calls for help from
the office. They pounced upon the
banker and almost lifted him into the
car.
There's still time!" painted the
chief clerk.
''There is mott" answered Mr..
Thorndike. His tone was rebellious,
defiant. 1t carried all the authority
of a spoiled child of fortune. i've
wasted most of this day." he declared.
and I intend to waste the rest of it.
Andrews" he called, Jump in, and
I'll give YOU lunch at Sherry's."