[From Whose Bourne by Robert Barr (writer)]@TWC D-Link bookFrom Whose Bourne CHAPTER VI 12/17
The _Argus_ is probably going to be the first paper outside of Cincinnati that will devote a large amount of space to the Brenton trial, in addition to what is received from the Associated Press dispatches.
Now you can give me a great many facilities in this matter if you care to do so, and in return I am perfectly willing to submit to you every line of copy that concerns you or your client before it is sent, and I give you my word of honour that nothing shall appear but what you have seen and approved of.
If you want to cut out something that I think is vitally important, then I shall tell you frankly that I intend to print it, but will modify it as much as I possibly can to suit your views." "I see," said the lawyer.
"In other words, as you have just remarked, I am to give you special facilities in this matter, and then, when you find out some fact which I wish kept secret, and which you have obtained because of the facilities I have given to you, you will quite frankly tell me that it must go in, and then, of course, I shall be helpless except to debar you from any further facilities, as you call them.
No, sir, I do not care to make any such bargain." "Well, suppose I strike out that clause of agreement, and say to you that I will send nothing but what you approve of, would you then write me a note to the sheriff and allow me to see the prisoner ?" "I am sorry to say"-- the lawyer hesitated for a moment, and glanced at the card, then added--"Mr.Stratton, that I do not see my way clear to granting your request." "I think," said Stratton, rising, "that you are doing yourself an injustice.
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