The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-13

Germ. The case had become a thorn
In the sides of Hayes and wilkins
and to beat the Bourne People was
their greatest aim and object.
To have this case placed in his
hands, had seemed like a we'll
earned crown to Jason. But now he
must doft the crown of information
al glory to wade In and wage q
fight for Negro rights.
He stood in the middle of the
room in deepest meditation. Sup
pose he did not win for Joe Clark?
What then? Would it be possible
to get fair and impartial jury?
Hardly.
He rubbed his chin musingly.
If he did not take the case and
they lost, many would lay the
blame at his door. If he accepted
the case and failed to win they
would no doubt accuse him of fall
ing down on the job-He shrugged
his shoulders, and turned to his
desk. The door stood partly open.
The sign painter was putting away
his paint and brushes. AS Jason
turned he met the greenish blue
eyes Of the painter. They had the
cold malviolent stare Of a large
snak.
A peculiar chill passed over ia
son as he met the glance. The
painter moved hastily away, while
Jason stared after him with a
hard little smile.
I'D hate to meet that young man
on dark stormy night" he rumin-
ated aloud. He picked up the tele-
phone and called a familiar num-
Der and it brought painful men,
cries. He prayed Nancy would not
answer the telephone. The wait
seemed endless, as the low rumbl-
over the wire. There was a tired
and discouraged ring in his greet
ing, to Jason.
REV. Thomas?" asked Jason
"I've decided to take Clark's case,
and will you have the committee
meet me in my office in about an
hour. l shall be waiting, there's a
great deal of work that must be
done Immediately"
The calm assured tones of ia
son lifted the Reverend from the
depths Of encouragement. The
thoughts Of white attorney fight
ing the case had harrassed and
worried him and made his night a
sleepless one-then Jason and
Nancy-In prayer he had taken his
cares to the supreme one and they
were being speedily lifted. Already
the heart ache had lessened. The
load appeared lighter.
"All right JASON" he replied,
1--WE be there in one hour, 1 pro-
mise you that"
Jason hung up the received
slowly. The die was cast, no re-
tracing now. The battle was on.
He squared his shoulders. Jason
was determined to win. He must
win, for he had tossed away his
future on that chance. 90.
, Jason could hear the click of
type writer's and the soft hum of
the office activity. Methodically he
went through the various cabinets
and files. Lois Lester entered.
II understand I'm to be your
private stenographer, Mr.. Emory.
Lois Lester is the name, she said in
her best office manner"
Jason looked up from his work
and smiled.
I'm afraid you're due for a va
cation, Miss Lester, for l won't be
in the office any more to-day"
Lois bowed quietly, as she turn
ed to leave. Jason went back to his
work. Lois gave a glance Of adj
miration at the tall figure in the
well fitting suit of dark gray.
Hes got plenty class" she told
small group of co-workers an
hour later as she daintily nibbled a
tiny sandwich. 81 bet he has made
many a little sepia beauty's heart
beat faster when she glances at
those Gorgeous shoulders"
Marie Lindseys little, sharp
black eyes cleaned with hateful
malice as she said with pretended
sweetness.
Maybe you envy the title sepia
ladies their handsome Romeo"
ooh don't know" Lois drawled
provokingly with her arms akimbo
IF l was born with the gift for
calling into being a great love a
mere thing like the color line
wouldn't interfere, I grant you"
and she raised her pretty should
ers, I'D play a mean Desdemona
with gusto."
The other girls uttered a shock,
ooh Lois" but at the sight Of Lois's
pert little face, they laughed up
roarously.
Girls" said dimpled little Mar
got roguishly, II believe Lois
means it."
Sure" she answered, "all for
love and the world well lost, is my
motto"
Marie made q disguised move.
"How liberal you French women
can be-"
Lois shrugged indifferently.
Nonsense, Cherie," she grinned
impudently," Unlike you American
women we don't pretend"