The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-21
A GREAT FAVOR.
How Judge Mufsins Compelled . Man
 to Enjoy Himself.

to Enjoy Himself.
 "What, spow old Judge Mufiins l'' said a man in reply to question. We'll, if my recollection has not deserted me, | think do. Arkansaw never had better juriss, yet there were points about his character that unobservant men might call peculiar. The poor old fellow died happily, with the jim jams, after having Aitted around on a spree, but he stopped drinking before he died, which, we must all conclude, is an argument in favor Of the fact that a man should not stop. He did me grea, favor once, and in grate- ful remembrance, have had . stone placed above his grave. About ten years ago, was engaged to be married to Q most beautiful woman. She lived quite a distance from my home, and when the time for our marriage arrived got into a stage coach and set out to consummate the happy agreement. At dinner time, the stage stopped at small town where Judge Muffins was holding court. 1 had but a few moments to stay, bot hunted up the judge, who was going to the court house to open business. We had me, on several previous occasions. and with an air of glad ness, he grasped my hand and generously pressed 1t told him that had but . moment to stay, that was on matrimonial journey. He insisted that should go into the tourt house tor 6 moment which reluctantly consented to do. We talked awhile and then the judge called the court to order.
 "'Good-bye. judge said 1. My time is very precious and my stage Is about ready to start
 !" MT. Sheriff. said the judge. pointing to me, arrest that man.
 "Good gracious, judge, this Is no time for foolishness. l tell you that l am on my way to get married.'
 "'Mr. Sheriff, hold you responsible for the safe keeping of this man. Mir. Clerk, read the docket
 "l knew not what to do. l saw that the judge was in earnest, and 1 wondered if he could have heard of my recent ex- ploits at poker. begged piseousiy but to no purpose, for the sheriff hurried me away and locked me in the jail Look ing through the bars saw the stage roll away. shouted, but turnkey told me that if did not keep my crazy mouth shut be would pat the clamps on me. This threat had its influence. but in- wardiy l cured the judge. As sat there in the dismal cell, 1 could in my ieverish fancy zee my fair Julia, dressed in her bridal apparel {; could see her anxious face-could hear her shriek of despair. Night came, bringing no ex- planation of my heartless Imprisonment. About tea o'clock, the sheriff appeared and told me to come with him. He con- dscted me to dingy-Iooking house and then hustled me up 6 narrow stairway and knocked on . door.
 s'Come ib.'
 The sheriff opened the doer, showed me in, and vent awsy. There sat the judge, in dressing-gown and slippers How wanted to grasp his throat.
 "'sis down,' said he.
 "Look heser 1 exclaimed. T de. mand an explanation of your treatment of me. You have ruined me-giving me no charoe to explain my absence from an occasion where my presente-'
 "Sit down, tell you. Did you ever hear the story of old Dan|
 "D-n your stories and you too. You have ruined me and demand an l explanation-'
 l" Johp,' said he, I've have met sev. erai times and on those occasions your company was % agreeable that have Ionged for . chance to cultivate you l more excessively. Yoa sse how am | situated hese-no sse to taIk to-no oss 1 h whom to con6de.' Rsachisg nader . l table, he took out jag aod couple Of elaases. Here ve hsve soms ten ysas old rye. Knowing your disposttion, ! 1 tkoseht shas you would 'iike te hsys n 1 excss6 to remain vith nc ! Shiis and enjoy yousseH l. hssxplaas1Ss safis- fsctosyf ssNe t isat, bisst yodr osssy soGI and ! dan lsavs yoa st oaes'
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