Wichita eagle., 1888-04-22

daughter, who would, no doubt, look down
on me- have my bread and butter to earn,
and had better confne myself to it.
Possibly you are right. But how came
your father to lose his money? I thought he
inherited fine fortune"
Yes, sir; but he was drawn into mourning
responsibility for relative He Is not ruined,
by any means, but is merely hampered, and
thinks be viii pub through in time with
little economy and prudence; and have no
doubt he will But am only in his way, or
| would have remained"
"Have you ever thought OF trying farm
mgr
mo. sir have no capital, and know
nothing Of it."
do you know more Of selling groceries
and dry goodsis
"Not bit more; but, you see, am paid
something there while learn"
Your friend, or your acquaintance, as you
call him, goes to Griffton. too, does hel"
"Yes, sir; but he goes there In different
capacity / believe he represents his father
in some transaction about property with the
Judge, and Is TO remain there some DAYS as a
guest, until the affair is closed. Possibly, as
his father wants him to marry, he may be on
a tour Of observation and take in the judges
daughter Though that is very impairment
OF me, for he has said nothing on the subject
do you think he is 50 irresistible as to be
able to pick and choose at his pleasure?' in
quired the girl, looking quizzscaliy over her
fathers shoulder.
He can be very fascinating when he
chooses, am told" replied Boiling; land as
be is handsome. an only son, and his father
rpillionc he ;- laac al
ladies call "a good CATCH"
"Did it never occur to YOU Young man.
that it was your duty to obey fathers
orders and deliver your letter Of introduc-
tion?"
Il trust, sir, I'm usually obedient 1t was
not positive order. l shall write him and
explain"
Il tell you that you should deliver that let
ter 90 its proper owner. You are only trus-
tee in the case. 1 am Judge Carter, and this
is my daughter Lucy. Hand over the paper
TO the court
Il beg pardon, sir: but p
you want Identification. Here, conductor
Tell this young gentleman who am"
Judge Carter" responded the function
airy, little curious to know what it was all
about
Thank you, Phillips. That will do. Now,
sir"
Boiling, not little astonished, took the
letter from his pocketbook
"If you'll permit ma" said the Judge. as he
opened the letter and glanced over the con-
tents He gives you good character, and
wants me to look after you a little All, how
time flies! Lucy, this young fellows father
and had such good times in the old days
How long did you read law, Bollingg"
a little over two years, sirn
Like it'll"
Very much indeed, sirr
~Whom did you read withgs
Spence & Sullivan"
"Good men. Sullivan put you through the
Office business, l fancy. That's his way.
Now, have been putting you through an ex-
haustlve examination, which is my way, and
l think you viii do, Let old Bragg find
another salesman. He's not dying for you,
and can get him q substitute l have two
students in my office. What they are there
for Is their own business, but they'll never
make great success at the bar unless they
change their ways want clerk to man.
age my office and to boss around while I am
OF on circuit TN give you living salary,
not too much, and you can read law mean
while. You ought to be able to pass in a
| year. IL you turn out els 1 hope you will,
why, when you get your sheepskin, well see
what can be done. What do you say to thiss'
"Say to it, sirl What can l say but yes,
and thank you for your offeraH
Very well. that's settled Here we are,
and there is our carriage. Jump in. I'll
drive"
! The next day James Poulder, ESQ, made
his appearance at the Carriers in q state of
elegance only matched by that of Capt.
Cuttlss famous watch-never equaled and
/ rarely excelled. He was ushsred into the
drawing room and received by young lady
whose style suited sven his fastidious taste,
and whose features had dim familiarity.
When the judge came in the young mans
recognition of the farmer in the car WAS COM
plete. He stammered out an apology, but
the old man relieved him.
at could hardly have been expected that
you should have known u.s." said the judge.
Let all that pass You are quite welcome.
As we have two hours before dinner, Wen go
to the office and look over the papers to-
gether. Miss Carter will excuse you mean
while"
In the office Poulder found Boiling, who
why, Frank, thought you were going
into the grocery business"
1--WE changed my mind said Frank, re-
suming bis work.
James Poulder stayed his week out and
then took the cars to Careysburg.
Frank Boiling did not make the same trip
until two years after. Then he went to visi,
his father, who had got over his pecuniary
troubles, aud to see his sisters. He had beer
admitted to the bar meanwhile, and Judge
Carter, whose favorable impressions time had
confirmed, had taken him into partnership
just before he left. He was in high spirits OF
that trip. He was not alone. Miss Lucy
Carter that had been, Mrs Francis Boiling
then, was his travelling companion.
Dunn English in Independent.
A Creole Gicl's Life.