The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1847-01-20
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RIGGING IA j JUDG Z. 81 3,
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Among the members or The bal; Ma Nj :
Young HMI.:whose round smooth face, Of,
skin; and clear omplexion, gave him RAJ
thef feminine cast of countenahce.t And
me mode IN which he dressed his l,oir
heightened The effccto Of his peculiar pl,ysi..
/ ngnofny. In his childhood he received nf, lr
injury on his head from scald, which cver
after prevented the growth OF any hair on
the scaldctl spot. On every other part 81
his head his hair was Of tho most lux xuriant
growth. This blemish he " MS always very
carefulto concealcb BY fcombinr.his iiair*ov-
er the naked place ard fastening it will, a
lady's comb. :t$s.G,iG aia isJi..!
But it must not bo inferred that H
was feminine in dispositions; For more nun.
ly,' generous hearted, good natured fellow
never lived.-He wns always full or fun,
and! always ready 10 enter into any ioke
that was 'gning. 49, H5
Tho landlady at one Of our usual stop
ping places on the Circuit. was very Pre-.
else, formal widow, considerably past tile
prime Of life, who valued herself very
much for her strict propriely Of dcporl-
ment, and tho responsibility Of her house.
10 do Mrs L. justice, il must be ad.
mitted that her house was the most order
ly, and the neatest in its arrangements OF
any III the circuit. d s1ai
But some Of us thought that her extreme
nicely of fdemeanor bordercd rather on
prndcry; and the great pains she always
took tn provide for the comfort Of the Jud q
who was a formal old bachelor, manifcs
ted preference not altogether 10 the taste
oi some'of the younger members Of the bar,
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entitled as the Judge TO the kind considera.
ton Of the landlady. Some Of them, there
fore, determined to indulge themselves IL
aJ"ke' a. the hrs! convenient opportunity
at tho expense Of the Judge and our hos,
tess.
/. The appearance OF Il on our circui
suggested n convenient opportunity fol
playing of the long contemplated prank
As H--ncvcr had been .yictmize,' or
our circuit, no scrnpcs were entertained
on his account.
| We had been riding during the greater
part Of cold uncomfortable day, over ar
extensive praric, exposed TO sharp cu,
ting wind, when we approached within ;
few miles of the house of Mrs. c.
whom we Intended honoring with ou
company for that night.
F. and b suggested iha i. we III.
be better 10 ride ahead and give Mrs. L.
timely warning ofour approach, in ordc
that she might have ample time to prcpar,
the supper and make The necessary prcpa
ralions for slowing us away for the night.
This was at once accedei 10 by all, an,
F., B and myself offered oursclvc
as the advanced guard
Mounted on fine horses, and going at
rapid place we soon arrived nj the house.
Our land'ady received US in her usua
stuff, formal manner, and soon commence,
making enquiries about the Jud e, OF W no 81
health and speedy arrival we gave sa,isfac
Tory assurances.
We found as usual, that the best bed il
the house, and The best stall in the stable
were reserved for the comfort OF the Judy,
and his horse.
Mrs. L--,' observed FIN
very serious manner, 'how long have yo,
have been acquainted with Judge u?
Ever since he has been in this circuit,
replied our hostess.
Mrs. l. continued F., !.
have known you for for several years, an,
have always entertained high respect fu
you, and deem it my duty to apprse 20,
Of circumstance that may deeply atIec
your character, and the standing OF you
house,
My character and the standing Of m,
honse7 why. wha, do youmcan, Mr.. F.
Who has dared say anything against m,
character. or the standing OF nv housc?'
mo one tha. l know Of answered F.
but. want TO put you on your guard. Mrs
L--- have my doubts whether Judg
-- is the man Won take him 10 be
10 come to the point, lie is now ,ravellin
the circuit in company with young wo
man, dressed in mans clothes, whom he i
passing off for a young lawyer. He call
her Nr. H, and they will be here in
few moments
is it possible! can it be, Mr.. F.
what Judge r gully Of such con
ducH Why, have always regarded hin
as one of the most correct men eve
knew. 1t cannot, be, Mr. F., IS.
1ou will soon see, Madame 10 YOU
satisfaction. could not believe il mysel
when first heard of-lhe affair
'Mr.F., remarked the widow with prco
earnestness Of manner, sWiII judge Z
-havo The presumption 10 enter m,
house with such companyl' !
doubtless he will, Mndamc,' answered
F. for they have been travelling to.
selher for the past three weeks. But ,
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