Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1894 — His First Case. [ARTICLE]

His First Case.

The young man had just been admitted to practioe at the bar. He sat within the bar Inolosure, speculating upon the chances of clients coming to him, by mistake or otherwise. He heard his name spoken, and started to his feet “Mr. De Novo, the prisoner at the bar is unable to employ counsel. Will you defend him)'* “Certainly, your honor. May I retire with him for a few moments’ consultation?" “Yes; and give him your best advice. " A hardly perceptible sneer curled his honor’s lips as he utte e 1 these last words, but the young man did not appear to notice it Motioning for the prisoner to follow him, he pass d into the other room. The door was closed, and for ten minutes the lively clatter of many conversations filled the courtroom. Then the young man sti oiled into the room and dropped into a chair. Tho crier proclaimed, “Silence in the court-room.” His honor gazed upon the young man and said: “"Are you ready to prooeed?” “Yes, your honor.” Dr. “Where is the prisoner?” “I really don’t know.” “What:” “I’m sure I don’t'know. " “Mr. De Novo, will you explain what you moan by this most extraordinary oonduct?” “Your honor told me to givo him the best advice I oould, I believe?” "Yes, sir.” ‘May it please the oourt, whonl consulted him I found ho was guilty, and had roally no defense whatever. So, in pursuance of your honor's so kindly meant suggestion, I advised him to drop out of the window and make himself as scarce as possible. 1 presume, in faot I know, that he , toll* wod tho first part qf my advire, and I boliove ho will a’so,observe the rest of it.”