The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-08-13

u ton in which he could
hzlz accept, calmly, almost any
development. Thus h {
found himself facing, without aston.
tshment, the prodigious phenomenon
that he was in demand, professionally
that almost overnight he had gained
a practice
Now that his name and his picture
were appearing in nearly every edition
OF the newspapers, people everywhere
discussed him and whereas, at first
their talk of him had been unfayor-
able, now, by one Of those whims of
tate. his notoriety was turning him
into u hero of sorts.
The call of James Bradner was a
marked exception and Doctor Darand
was forewarned of this by the tone of
the attendant when she announced the
name over the office phone. He very
promptly got rid of the gossipy suf-
terer from lumbago. who just then
was exclaiming, "Oh, doctor, it must
be so exciting to actually see shoot.
tngl"
When the door opened again, man
entered-a middle-aged man, with de-
liberate, confident bearing and quick,
keen, incisive eyes.
I'VE will not waste time" the call
er said at once. II gave the name
Bradner only for the purposes Of the
waiting-room. am Rhodane, of
course"
"Of course" said Bertram, his pulse
quickening. Rhodane was a criminal
)awyer-the best criminal lawyer in
Chicago, people said Some said he
WAS the best In the courts of the cOun-
try.
Il have been retained" Rhodane
continued. ito defend Pellen"
YES" said Bertram
To think of Rhodane, was also to
trans mind when he asked. "Pellen
has retained you?"
What difference does it make who
bays my fee? | will defend Pellen;
that is enough, if you are interested
In seeing him acquitted of the charge
bf murder against him"
~ am interested in that" replied
Berlram'
you are also concerned. | take it,
clearing the girl known as Kitty
Hewitt from the charge of completely
with him"
Il am--very much" said Bertram
quickly
"F'irs'. must have a frank and
honest statement Of your personal
situation in regard TO the two prin-
tipals." said Rhodane sharply. after
moving over very close to Bertram.
Kitty Hewitt and you-what are you
to each Uther?"
Il have great regard for her." Ber-
tram replied. 1--WE are very good
Friends"
Comet Comet" Rhodane tapped
the table.
Bertram flushed. II love her."
That's better. You've told herr"
"Yes"
ASKED her to marry you" ,
"Yes"
"What did she say?"
"She can't think of 1t now"
But you believe she's In love with |
your"
Il would like very much to believe
It."
Nov Pellen and you," the lawyer
said abruptly, you are hardly
friends"
mo; but because Of her. certain
" wish him no HARM"
because of herr"
The lawyer gazed at him keenly for
several seconds. II see," he COM
nented. in dismissal Of that subject.
Nov on the evening which will be
most In question at the trial"
1.-THE evening Of the shooting" said !
Bertram.
Exactly. You had been acquaint-
ID with Kitty Hewitt and Pellen for
,ome time?''
yes"
What were you doing at about
sight o'clockY'
Il was looking for her with no idea
where she might be. except that she
night be with Pellen." Bertram mar
ated $50 when | saw a plain-clothes
detective whom ] knew and who
bought might also be looking for
'ellen. | followed him."
THAT was the man named Furgris-
err"
YES. He went to several places
earching for Pellen and then he tele-
honed and got a tip that Pellen was
I Cleahy's cafe"
How do you know that?"
HE told me so.'
"Who gave him the tip?"
~ girl named Kate Fisher"
"What did you do?"
II drove with Furgrister TO.
'leahy's: and at the door, Kate Fish
r---the girl who phoned the tip-met
8: and another girl named Sallie
.ell"r was there. The four of us
ont in and the girls pointed "ui