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The Right of Way

By SIR GILBERT PARKER Condensation by HELEN B. DOLE "NOT guilty, your Honor!" Such was the unexpected verdict in Jo Portugais's murder trial at Montreal. This result was due to the remarkable pleading of Charley Steele, popularly called "Beauty Steele," a brilliant, handsome young lawyer addicted to strong drink. His success in this case also won for him the hand of the beautiful Kathleen Wantage, whom he admired, although he did not love her, any more than she loved him.

After the trial Jo tried to thank Charley. "Get out of my sight," he replied; "you are as guilty as hell!"