Evening star., 1922-06-04
THE COURT TOOK RECESS

Blaisdell, that the deed is a forgery and
this man Is ar imposter or 4 conspi-
rator?"
That's just how 1t looks
And I'll take your word as to
looks-you have sharp eyes. sir"
"If that's the way OF IT, I've been
! doubIe-crossed by q fool who didn't
have sense enough to put his job
over slick and smooth" declared the
claimant hotly. I'm going to turn
states evidence and put myself right
and claim the protection I'm entitled
to-"
VERY WELL" agreed the judge.
"Who is the fool?"
Goff stepped forward and jabbed
an accusatory forefnger at Starr.
He hired me to be the heir-ffty-
fifty split
you're a liar" shouted the law
student.
Davenport until this moment had
shown the air of a man who was well
scared by the claimants pretensions.
The mill owner understood from ex-
pensive experience that knaves could
make sad havoc of timberland titles
that were based on forfeiture by van
ished heirs or through unpaid taxes.
New, in his jubilant relief. he was
cr.si.
$50 that's how your rising protege
proposed to make good. Judge Winn.
It's mighty unfortunate for all con-
cerned that /, personallXs happen to
be the owner Of Ragmuf under a
corporate name"
THE lawyer was giving Starr un-
undivided attention. MY boy,
let me test you out in terseness. In
| how few words can you give me your
side of this matter"
"sir, this man came into the office
one day looking for a lawyer. 1 told
him to wait for you. He showed me
his papers-he sounded honest. He
said he had always been afraid OF
| real lawyers-they'd take all for
| themselves" -
.Thank you. Gof," said winn.
| He said he needed ready money
quick. He wanted me to go In with
him. 1 knew the Ragmuff. 1 knew
there was some kind Of doubt ABOUT
\ the titles. I went in"
| "Oh, my boy, why didn't you lay
! the matter before me. not as a law
yer. but as your friend?'
| Because 1 am, 1 understand now
| what he says I ana fool But
wanted to make good"
II demand that both these men be
held for the grand jury on the charge
of criminal conspiracy" said Daven-
| port. Judge. I shall protest most
strenuously if you allow your friend
ship to influence you to
| Just one moment, sir" cried the
Judge sharply. It have allowed mat
| ters to run on here this evening In
free and easy fashion In order to get
| at the facts quickly. But I am not
free and easy in regard to the la"
and to justice. I shall not require
any suggestions from you, Mr.. Da'
venport."
! From time to time winn had given
Lora Davenport glances OF reassur'
ance and comfort. He looked straight
at her when he declared, talking to
all: "Innocence need have no fear OF
the light. 1 must hold Cyrus Gof and
4
John Starr
| He was interrupted. A letter, note
inclosed in an unstamped envelope
| from the OIamon tavern ONCE. so the
| printing stated. had come to the judge
! relayed by the hands of the crowd
He read il. Then he made the as
| tonishing announcement: The court
| will take a recess, and will return
/ shortly"
, He went around the end of the
table and put his mouth close TO
Blaisdelrs ear. Take a stroll with
me-it's important"
When he gently pushed Blaisdell
along the young man went, though
not with alacrity. The crowd opened
respectfully.
| We'll, what is it all about? de-
manded the city man as soon as they
were in the street.
Il said stroll-come along"
| When they were near the tavern
the Judge asked Blaisdell to wait.