The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-11-22

"Young man." said the judse, if you don't mind the distance, ysu can board at my house and .ide in every day."
 vas delighted, and shook the judge with tight grasp of gratitude.
 Twas anxious to know what Jassamine would think, whether or not she would like the idea of admitting boarder, and, especially if she would like the thought of my being that boarder. That evening l found her alone in the sitting-room. Her face showed no surprise when teld her.
 "l hope you have no objections" said I, disappointed.
 .I? Why should have3 Whatever father does is right"
 "Don't you get very tired of living here in the woods ?"
 "Oh, suppose V. all get tired living anywhere It is the mind rather than the abode ,lzt msies life agreeable"
 Then" said l, in an attempt at csm- pliment, life .ould be agreeable to you for you have more mind-than-more mind than"
 "Abode ?" she immediately suggested.
 Finding that l could not finish the sentence as had intended, dropped it ; and catching up handful of little noth. ings, discussed them. While we were talking, a footssep aroused Jassamine, and l fancied she changed color. She went to the door and said good even ing" in a cordial voice. A man entered. She introduced him as Dr. Gray. did not lise him. l thought that he rather overdid the work of smiling. Every time Jassamine said a word, he would turn to her and smile. He did not smile at me but two or three times, for frowned at him. Alter this he egrinned at me in a cold, merciless way.
 Have you been here longs' he asked of me when Jassamine had Jeff the room.
 aNo."
 "Sort of lawyer. eh?"
 "i am a student of the law"
 !" am kind of a doctor" said he. "if you ever need my services, call on me-"
 "I hope that shall never need you"
 Probably not, but in a country like this smart chap never knows how soon he may need physician"
 "Sir P said l, arising.
 Be seated. Supper is not ready. No, he doesn't know how soon he may need a doctor. Such peculiar atmosphere in this country" and turning his face full upon me he grinned like 'possum.
 "The other day." he continued, "I had to hil smart young man full of stitches. Lawyer, too, believe. Kept foolin' around a knife. Yes, sir, they need doctor every now and then. Don't forget me, sir, in case you should get hurt"
 Sir, l am not ruffian.n
 "Oh, no, of course not. The ruffians don't get hurt. Only the smart young men-lawyers, mainly. Strange, isn't it p
 "l do not care to talk to you, sir"
 It's only through politeness that am talking to you. The physicians business is to carve rather than to court a fool"
 lsprang to my feet in a rage. Just then Jassamine entered.
 @What is the matter gentlemen p she exclaimed.
 "oh, nothing,' replied Inc doctor. V This young Bacon wants to fight | have not thought much of the subject, but l will consider it. Chancellor turning to me, "my friend will call on you"
 : For what purpose P
 "To make suitable arrangements, my dear chancellor"
 "To fight duel P
 Yes, to arrange . mild encounter"
 "i will not accept" exclaimed. "Il an no shot, while you doubtless are"
 "l will give you time to practice-or, perhaps you prefer the sword. The choice of weapons, you know. my dear chief justice, will be left entirely with yourself.".
 "l will not accept. l was taught to look upon the code as an arrangement of 
 sThen it will be my painful duty to post you as coward"
 "You are right. It will be a painful duty"
 "What will the jurist dor"
 "h you refer to me, l can tell you. He will beat you with his 6st-beat you within an inch of your like."
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