Nevada County picayune., 1888-01-04

Pc IuiC', uSS, Ntli A'u. Ie- piled her father, in the same tone.
 "I am told," resumed the young man, "that iie has left the bench, and though quite wealthy, has gone back to the bar. I have a letter for him which my father, recalling their youthful friendship. insisted on giving me but l shall not present it."
 "Why not |? He might he of service to yon."
 Scarcely, sir. You see, if am to be salesman in a country store l had better accommodate myself to my position. The Judge, even if he remembered old college friendships, wouldn't be likely 10 consider me a welcome addition 10 his family circle as a visitor. He is rich and then he is said to have q very handsome and accom- pliShed daughter. who would, no doubt, look down on me. have my bread and butter to earn, and had better continc myself to it.'
 "Possibly you are right. But how came yonr father to lose his money! thought he inherited fine fortune.o
 "Yes. sir; but he was drawn into incurring responsibility for a relative. He is not ruined by any means, but is merely hampered, and thinks he will pull through in time, with a little economy and prudence and 1 have no doubt he will. But l am only in bls way or would have remained"
 "Have you ever thought of trying farming"
 No. sir; 1 have no capital and know nothing of it.
 "Do you know more of selling groceries and dry goods!p
 Not a bit more; but, you see, 1 am paid something there while l learn.n
 Your friend, or acquaintance, as you call him. goes to Grafton, too-does he?"
 ''Yes. sir; but he goes there in different capacity. l believe he represents his father in some trans action 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 impertinent of me, for he has said nothing on the subject.'
 Do you think he is so iIresisti- ble as to be able to pick and choose at his pleasure" inquired the girl, looking quizzically over her fathers shoulder.
 "llc can be very fascinating when he caooscs. l am told" "re- piled Boiling, "and as he is hand some, an only son, and his father worth millions, he is at least what elderly ladies call good catch
 "He puts up his fascination along with his courtesy, l suppose, and leaves them both at home when he travels" said thegirl.
 Lucy. Lucy :" cried her fath- CT, "some thoughts had better be left unspOken."
 The conversation turned into other channels. But the old far mer still pursued his queries in the most artful way. There is strong thirst for information in the rural mind, but in this instance it seem ed to be personal.
 Al last the elegant Jim Pc ulder came back from the smoking car with a strong nicotian aroma she'd ding itself from his person. He brought something more with him. His voice had that thickness which told of the draining of his pocket-tlask He was jolly and 
 Sorry, old fellow," he said, "to have left you so long. Been bored to death for want of company, haven't youH
 "Oh, no! I have enjoyed very pleasant conversation with our genial neighbor over the way"
 Genial! Well, of all the queer chaps for picking up all low ac- quaintancc, you beat lem and give lem six in the game.'
 Ssh! They'll hear yOuw
 "Let lem; who earess Going to
  stop at the Junction."
 "No; there is a one-horse sort of train. 1 learn. and