plaintiff again, I think, before I advise her definitely to sue."

"Hasn't she a case?"

"Yes--but--"

"What nonsense!" cried Juddson. "Come, my dear, don't be a goose, and
don't lose a return-day. Otherwise, I shall buy you a sewing-machine."

"Aren't you pleased, Alexander?" said Mrs. Tarbell, with a little
effusion.

"My dear, I'm delighted. I hope that in five years' time you will be
supporting me and my family. Your sister-in-law will be speechless with
jealousy. I congratulate you. Hum--The Blank and Dash Avenues Company?
Well, you won't have to send John very far with your copies of the
pleadings. Pope was appointed attorney for the company last week, in
place of old Slyther, who resigned, you know."

"Pope?" said Mrs. Tarbell.

"Yes,--the Honorable Franklin."

"Goodness!" said Mrs. Tarbell, in a tone of inexpressible disgust.

"By jingo; you are not fond of him, are you? Hem! Well, as a general
rule, I should advise you to put personal feelings entirely out of the
question; but, as this is your first case, perhaps it would be just as
well for you to have me with you, and let me--hum--well, let me take the
jury."