The Denver star., 1916-09-09

talked of young man was invited.
namely. James Sample. He was the
son OF wealthy cotton farmer and had
gone to Upton as a contractor and
builder.
without Alma's knowledge. her par
ents had selected him as fit man for
son-in-law. Jim. the contractor and
builder aided by Alma's parents
makes every effort to win her love.
Bob writes Alma that he has decided
to come to Upton to practice law. At
the dictation Of her mother, she writes
Bob not to come. stating that she did
not think 1t good place to build up a
law practice. Bob surmised that
Alma's love for him had grown cold.
and he determined to go and rekindle
the flames of love.
Bob goes to Upton, finds a place for
his office. day or so later Alma and
the contractor pass that way. She is
surprised to see new sign that reads,
"Robert Winall. Attorney -at-Law."
Bob called to see Alma three or four
times and learned why she wrote him
as she did. They quarrel and make up.
But the rich contractor. Jim Sample
continues pleading at the bar of Alma's
heart aided by her parents. who were
continually holding before her eyes the
dazzling light Of his wealth in com
parison to the poverty of Bob. the
lawyer. At last Alma tells Bob that
she loves him still. but her parents
have educated her. and she wishes to
To fhnr Co oh
the engagement ring.
Alma's father is in the express bust
ness. He Is the rival of one Mr. Hin
derus. who at one time had all Of the
express business Of Upton. One day
while Elton's men were making deliv-
et4es Sman box containing a $1,000
necklace fell out Of the wagon and
was found by little children on the
street, who did not know its value.
They put it on their doll. A day or so
later Elton's men We're arrested, ac-
cused of the theft. Elton was out Of
town. Mr.. Hinderus had the men re-
leased so as to get the theft upon
Elton
He aronses suspicion that Elton
knows where the necklace is. He talk
ed with the lawyers on the matter and
persuaded them not to take Elton's
case Bob was not considered. A war
rant was issued for Elton's arrest. De-
tectives were watching his house and
o6ce. Alma and her mother were
much worked up over the situation.
They sought to counsel with the diff
ferent lawyers. but they refused to
take the case. AS n last resort Mrs.
Elton goes to Bob. He takes the case,
saying, We must have a bondsman.'
Mrs. Elton tells Bob that her husband
and Colonel Goodwill are lifelong
friends. Colonel Goodwill is the rich
est man in town He had helped Elton
to get his start in business.
Bob goes TO see the colonel. who said,
Yes | will go Elton's bond and take
the stand for him and testify to his
good character" Elton returns to Up
ton, is arrested on the street and
hFvuRht into court. Bob and the colo
mel appear and fix the bail Bob gets
the colonel to offer a reward for the
lost necklace. In the meantime Bob
learned that the necklace had been
found by children who were playing In
the street. and he sent a detective to
bring them and the necklace to the
court on the day Of the trial. The
grand jury had indicted Elton. The
case was called. Colonel Goodwill ap-
peared for Elton. Bob made a strong
plea. and in the nick OF time the de-
tective with the children and necklace
came into court while Elton stood At
the bar
The judge dismissed the case. Bob
had won all A few days later Bob
and Alma stood before the minister
who made them one and who said,
Mr.. Winall. you have proved your
right to the name you bear" Bob and
Alma are last seen standing in loving
embrace. Bob's first suit in court and
courtship was won. He had won all.
DR.. Smith was greatly aided in his
manuscript work by DR.. George f.
Cannon, Mt Walter f. Carter and