The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-06-27
SILENT COUNSELOR
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Gus telephone call---a deep voice
gutteral said
MIR. Emory, I'm advising you to
drop the Clark case. If you don't
you'll never hear the verdict rem
dered." There was a sharp click
and central asked number please?
Jason frowned. Some one trying
to be funny, and he Immediately
forgot about it.
All day he worked getting his
witnesses ready, steering the stage
for the most spectacular trial ever
held in Carselie.
Another call came to Mrs. Emo
ry with the same message.
The night before the trial and
Jason was ready. He was tired,
but proud of what he had accom-
plished. For two weeks he drove
his brain at break neck speed and
was satisfied with his work.
Jason looked at his watch. He
was now expecting the committee
for final conference and to
smooth out the small matters.
The office building was quiet.
The elevator was moving up and
down with a gentle little click.
The door opened and Rev. Thorn
as entered.
Jason greeted him with a smile.
well Rev. Thomas, we are all
set to 60"
Without a word Rev. Thomas
brought out a special delivery let
ter and handed it to Jason.
Jason looked and frowned.
What's wrong?" he asked.
Rev. Thomas shook his head and
pointed to the letter.
''Read it,.
Jason opened the letter slowly.
Rev. Thomas; have called Mr..
Emory three times warning him
to withdraw from the Clark case.
He chooses to ignore the advice.
He will never hear the verdict.
The letter was unsigned.
Jason laughed.
"They can't brighten me, Rev
Thomas"
But Jason I've been worried
ever since l received that letter."
Jason waved his hand carelessly.
Listen 1t is no doubt some of
those brave mobsters trying to get
our goat. When they see we don't
scare worth a dime, they fade out.
I've had those before, every law
yer that knows his business treads
on somebody's toes, in a big case.
This is merely a cheap trick to
weaken u.s." He tore up the let
ter" Let's get down to work. Did
you see Joe?
Rev. Thomas looked unconvinc-
ed.
Eyes saw Joe. You've worked
the right procedure on him Jas
on. He is fairly foaming at the
mouth, because you've ignored
him"
Jason looked pleased.
That's the stuff for Joe.' Smith
and Davis spent all their spare
time and otherwise trying to coax
and wheedle Joe into making a
try for his life. That is just the
way / want him. 1 would like to
have him tearing his hair by to-
morrow morning"
Rev. Thomas chuckled.
"One more night like last night
and Joe will play the game nice
ly.
Our witness from Alabama is
all right? asked Jason.
"Oh yes, he's at the hotel.
Jason looked relieved.
That's what has been my big
gest worry"
The quick light foot steps OF
Mrs. Jones and the heavier tread
of DR.. Brown caused Jason to
whisper quickly.
Don't mention the letter"
Rev. Thomas nodded as the rest
Of the Clark committee entered
Half an hour later as they left
the building, Jason turned to say
good night to Fred, the elevator
operator, and his eyes met the cold
green ones of Hayes and wilkins
painter. He stared at the colored
lawyer and turned his head.
When Jason drove away, the
painter was still standing by the
entrance Of the office building.
He watched Jason's car until it
disappeared down the long ave-
nue..
(To be continued)