The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-18

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Its eventually " out distaRcing its conn
petiter. ,;,i .:v%Gia tss;; r. =:
:: NOnly month previous Brice had
;smet Mr.. :Mashewss and the old inventor
had, asked :him 10 come to his home
IA professieHa1sea seapacity. There Me-.
Mayhem had, gone ever the details: OF
J, his experience with the Boyd people,
had asked *Brice 80; look over bis new
patent papers and advise aim as TO-
the best course to pursue. *
! i fsaI iss.I think young Boyd is trying te
!; block my way 'saida MIR. Mayhem:
= .|He told me the other day that he
had document given to his father
Years age and signed by myself, in
which. agreed never again to engage
ID the scale Business, and If ever
did, or made any new inventions In
tAe line, Il was ito agree to turn the
] same over to- him ON a ten per cent
ssuyaltys This is not true, Mr.. Brice,"
declared the old inventor with unmis-
taxable sincerity. II never signed
fsAxSA u Rs&kSAs
=, At the Mayhew home for the first
time Brice met Anfce, the old mans
dHnghter. It was not the last time,
however. She was a girl likely to at
tract any man admiring modesty, In
nacenee and intelligence, and Brice
fell strongly in love with her. Now.
when the menace Mayhem feared ap-
peared, Brice was naturally disturbed
at the charge made against the father
Of the girl, whose fondest ambitions
were involved In getting new start
N the world. i,.<
,~Tell you, Brice," spoke Boyd
sn,artly, II think you are making q
mistake. do, not wish to oppress
Mayhem, but I don't intend to lose my
rights. I had rather employ a local
lawyer like yourself. who might infiu-
ence q fellow townsman, than our
regular firm in the city. I have de-
dded that If you will not handle the
; case shall give 1t into their hands,"
and Boyd took an addressed, stamped
envelope from. his pocket and with
dew its inclosed sheet. There is
tht contract" he continued; "read It
for yourself"
,.@'As have said, cannot be your
attorney In the premises" he spoke.
And why not?' demanded Boyd
sharply.
,"Because the copy Mr.. Mayhem
showed me does not contain the clause
In your own" ''.'''.
Treasures are easy and convenient
atstines," sneered Boyd. '.>f
mo more 50 than the filling in Of
blank space" reterted Brice quickly.
4 believe in Mr.. Mayhew:s statement
and will not take case where I am
convinced the prospective client is In
the wrong"
Indeed" snapped Boyd resentfully.
.sx1u weren't 50 careful In defending
the man who just left the room, Jerry
Aympton, who is a professional Grim
inal.,'' ~ ,.'. ....
But who was innocent of the spe-
etal charge I defended. and that is
why I won the case." -, =" 49,.
my retainer fee would be a thou.
sand dollars" inslnuated Boyd spe-
ciously. Think a moment. I will
MT hesitate to spend money in win
ming this ease" He lifted the flap Of
the envelope toward his lips. "0nce
1 seal this letter and post it your
chance is gone" :-. .'.'.
Brice coolly shrugged his shoulders
and with a muttered imprecation
Boyd sealed the envelope and left
tie room, Brice aroee and went into
the anteroom. His client, Jerfy
Piympton, had strangely departed. He
did not put in any further appear
ance that day, but as Brice that eve
ming rather gleonily started on the
way to visit Mr. Mayhem and report
what threatened, Jerry almost ran
into him coming around the corner.
Hello hailed Brice. 'Where
awayY
New fields, where I can keep hon.
est, Mr.. Brice." reported Jerry spicily.
Il think had better, for was tempt
ed into our last dangerous act here.
/ overheard that Boyd cad threaten
you and I followedeiim. He mailed
that letter. Well, I took my cue.
waited till he was outtof sight, poked
few lighted matches into the mail
be, waited till things smoked--and
that fake contract viii never trouble
Z, your good old client again"
It never did. Jerry had fitted for
the railroad depot before Brice could
iaapress him with the enormity Of. his
Onense. -. =, =.
Andrew Mayhem went on With his
business arrangements uhdisturbed,
add all Brice had hoped fur''aas sue
cesg csp,e about 10 due time, as also
the precious love of the one gira IN
z xS,s world he auDfed 49, @'S7a@Si