and get his money's worth out of it. If he does that I'll consider
him a good business man. I regard it foolish to tip waiter more
than a dollar and car porter does not deserve over five. He does
not earn more than one. If heir wants to try for the big stake
he'd better begin quick, because he might slip up if he waits
until day of judgment. It's less than year off. Luck to him. Will
write you more fully.

S. JONES.

"Write more fully!" echoed Montgomery. "What can there be left to
write about?"

"He is explicit," said the attorney, "but it is best to know all
the conditions before you decide. Have you made up your mind?"

Brewster sat for a long time, staring hard at the floor. A great
struggle was going on in his mind.

"It's a gamble, and a big one," he said at last, squaring his
shoulders, "but I'll take it. I don't want to appear disloyal to
my grandfather, but I think that even he would advise me to
accept. Yes, you may write Mr. Jones that I accept the chance."

The attorneys complimented him on his nerve, and wished him
success. Brewster turned with a smile.

"I'll begin by asking what you think a reasonable fee for an
attorney in a case of this kind. I hope you will act for me."