I consider him a fine jurist, an eloquent pleader, and a perfect gentleman.

I had some conversation with him after court adjourned, and while he, of course, stated no details, he gave me to understand that his client had a strong case.
He also informed me that Barton & Barton, of London, had been retained in the case, and that his client would be accompanied to this country by the junior member of the firm, Alfred Barton." "By Jove, that looks bad for us!" ejaculated young Mainwaring, while his father exclaimed, impatiently,-- "Barton & Barton?
Impossible! that is mere bombast! Why, man, the Bartons, father and sons, have been the family solicitors of the Mainwarings for the past fifty years.

The old firm of Barton & Sons had charge of the settlement of the estate when it passed into Hugh Mainwaring's possession at the death of his father." "So I had understood," said the attorney; "I have heard Mr.
Mainwaring himself speak of them." "And," continued the other, "only a few days before sailing for America, I called at their chambers in London and told them of Hugh's intentions regarding my son and received their congratulations.

Now, sir, do you mean to tell me, in the face of all this, that Barton & Barton are retained by this mushroom claimant, whoever he is?
Pooh! preposterous!" Mr.Whitney shook his head slowly.

"Mr.Sutherland is not the man to make any misstatements or allow himself to be misinformed.