Hyder weekly herald., 1932-03-12
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 BETTY'S, BILL
By CORONA REMINGTON
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 (a by Mcclure Newspaper syndieate.l

kH ID front steps of the Desmones home with the air of conquering hero. He gave the door bell a sharp little punch and in moment Betty herself had opened the door and stood before him, pink and radiant.
 T knew it was you by the way you rang" she said, when they had ex- changed the usual greetings. You have good news, too.'
 By this time they were walking slowly toward the living room, his arm flung lightly about her shoulder.
 T have" he answered standing stock still. "The greatest news that anyone ever had In this whole world. Get your frills ready, we're going to be married soon."
 Bill" she exclaimed, giving his hand little squeeze. '.Tell me, do! I cant wait to hear. Let's sit down quick before I fall"
 You know old John Tollman? Mean old devil, but he's got the kale all right. Well, he was in street ear accident not long ago and he's en- gagged me to take the case and re- cover damages. Me! Can you be- lieye it. We ought to be able to get married on the fec"
 Bill Colllngsworth, you're the great est lawyer in this whole city full of men. I've always known 1t and now the worlds beginning to find 1t out" said Betty, looking adoringly at her iance.
 When old Tollman entered Bill Col lingsworth's office the next day the young lawyer experienced sudden revulsion of feeling as his swift glance took in the grabbed old face, the color less lips, the diamond stickpin and the heavy fur coat of his prospective client.
 Well, young man," he began, throw into chair. 'I hear you're a smart chap and that's the very kind I'm look Ing for. This is going to be hard case, the company will contest it on the grounds that 1t was my fault, but I'm good client. I'll do and say what my lawyer tells me-" NHe .,winked at young Collingsworth and continued, and I got bunch O witnesses who are willing to do the same," he end ed laughing loudly and skipping his leg.
 I'm sorry," said Colllngsworth ris- ing, his face drawn and white, but I'm afraid I'm not just the kind of an attorney you need. I don't believe l could handle your case"
 T guess l must have come to the wrong place." snarled Tollman, his jovlal manner suddenly gone. T reckon you ain't lawyer at all but a Sunday school teacher"
 With that he walked out, and mo- ment later very sad young man left the office building and made. his way to the Desmones home.
 I'm proud of my Bill" said Betty after she had heard the story, and what do you care? Something better may come along any day"
 DiscOnsolately, he returned to his office. It poured all day and not client came near. The whole week was a nightmare It seemed as if every one had forgotten him.
 After days of silence the jangling of the telephone at his elbow made him start suddenly.
 This is Harrison of the Railway and Light company" said hearty voice.. Gould you come down to my office some time this afternoon?'
 COllingsworth silently swallowed amazement and consulted a blank date book.
 Lets see," he said over the wire. "One o'clock Two could see you for half an hour from three thirty to four. Will that do:"
 ''Fine!" answered Harrison. "rll expect you then. Goodby."
 Now, what dyou suppose he wants with me-" muttered CollingswOrth after he had hung up.
 But he could not solve the problem, and it was nearly four o'clock before he found out.
 ''Heard something about you the other day" said Harrison when greet ings were over. Somebody told me that you had refused the TollmaD case because you didn't think he was using honest methods"
 'I didn't say anything of the sort, " answered Collingsworth hotly. q simply refused the case without eX- plantation. My reason for doing so are my own" .
 That's all right, son, understand" soothed the older man. Il just want to tell you that you've got backbone and l like your business methods. .Crookedness may get by for awhile but honesty stands the test of time. Now, I've been enquiring about you and you seem to be a pretty smart young man. MT. Eckel, our attorney for the past twenty years, is retiring the first of the year and going abroad