You have been so generous in letting me follow out my own wishes as
to my future, that I hardly know how to write you. I hope you will
not be disappointed when you hear what I am going to say. The fact
is, dad, after thinking the matter well over I have changed my mind
about studying law. I have become tremendously interested in
Crescent Ranch and in wool-growing, and I am wild to jump into the
work.

If I thought you approved I should like to stay out here and see the
buildings finished and then go to Kansas City with Sandy to select
more sheep. If, however, you wish me to continue my law course I am
perfectly willing to come East and take my degree.

Please wire.

Affectionately your son,
DONALD CLARK.

Donald's father read the letter twice. Then he called his stenographer.

"Lawson," he said briskly, "I want to dictate a telegram and have you
get it off right away. Here is the message:

"_Mr. Donald Clark,
Crescent Ranch, Glen City, Idaho._

"Cut out the law. Take up sheeping. Three cheers for you!

"(Signed) WILLARD PAYSON CLARK.

"Now repeat the message."

The stenographer did so.

Mr. Clark chuckled aloud.

"That is O. K., Lawson. Send it along as soon as possible. Oh, and
Lawson--here is a gold-piece which goes with that telegram. Keep it in
memory of this day, for it is the happiest one of my life. Mr. Donald is
coming into Clark & Sons!"

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