enough to give you a comfortable home, and my prospects are bright. I offer ~you the love of an honest man, who will do all in his power to make you happy. I "
She stopped him with a gesture. "It is useless to continue at present," she said, firmly but kindly. "There are several cases ahead of yours on the docket." "But," he protested, "I want" She stopped him again. " I must insist that these matters be taken in their regular order," she said sharply. "Put your proposition in writing and file it with my maid, and it will receive due attention when it is reached in the regular course of business. I haven't time to listen to oral arguments in a case that can as well be presented in brief."
He left, and occupied his time till late that night preparing a petition for a rehearing.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2363, 8 June 1899, Page 61
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