South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-10-04

FRIDAY. OCTOBER 4, 1889.
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Judge Parker looked up from his
LAW books and papers IL the question.
or, q stalwart man, about thirty years
Of ace poor. but genteel, in appeal
auce, and respectful in manner and
speech.
Take chair, said tue Judge, pc.
liiely. mntioning to one near him.
No. thank you, sir; | prefer TO
stand, if you please TIE door, was
open and made bold TO walk In, /
knocked several times on the door
frame. but you didn't hear me. /
came just TO ask if you need man to
do any sort OF W rk about your placer
If you do not. I'll not take up any
more Of your time, as l see you're
busy. But ! nope you do. sir; l
need work badly
You are stranger in PixleY, are
you not2' askel the Judge, leaning
back in his chair.
'l'art'y so. I lived here years ago.
Your name 2
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Your surnams p
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John. sir. IL you please!
Don't you know, my man. that
withholding your name is not good
recommendation, aud very likely 70
make an un!avorable impression 2
Il know it. air. but il you'll only
try me. think you'll fud that my
TAI .hfulness aud. desire 30 do every :
thing right will make up for the rest
OF my name
Some; hing about the mans bear.
ing and appearance strongly Impress
ed Judge Parker. inspiring desire 10
know more Of him, ard he said:
well, I'll tell you candidly that I
like Jour appearance and manner, but
VII, n . man refuses to give his name.
there's always something wong
There is something wrong, cir
Pil be honest with you-there is
something wrong with the name. but
not with me-not now. c,.uld ca
al y give you false name. Amt the
fact that l don't give one some sign
OF honesty, and wont you please look
AZ that as Recommendation. sir ?
1t Is an iudicetion. certainly, re-
sponded the Judge. Now 1t just hap.
pens that do need man about my
country place here; need one la lily.
Summer is upon Us. bringing great
deal Of work TO be done about the
grounds. / have a man for the sta.
bic and horses, so the now hand would
have to do the rough work, moving
the lawn. raking, wedding, saving
wood, keeping the grounds in good
order, running errands, and so on.
Would you be willing to do that ?
Certainly. SIR John hopefully re-
sponded. I'll be only too glad il
you'll try me-
But you are an abe DO piled young
fellow who could make at some trade
much more than could give you for
the work mentioned, and if | mistake
not your appearance, you have had
higher aims than this sort Of work.
That is all true, sir; / could make
| more at other work, and | have had
higher aims but you've seen ho W
misfortune steps In sometimes on our
aims. But I'd DO glad to dossuch
work as you said for the summer, il
you'll only give me a trial.
What are your term>r
That is not important, sir -
Not impor,ant? WHY, my man,
il is becoming plain To me that you
bave some object other than thi,
work; some plan which such posi-
ton is TO subserve. Haven't your
Not exactly plan, but have rea.
son for coming 10 you that I'd rather
not tell, if you please. It's not q
wrong purpose, and I hope you won't
refuse me the work on Its account
1T gives rise to unfavorable suspi-
cions. though. An unusual number
of things are against you. You re-.
fuse to give your name, you seek work
plainly beneath your abilities, wages
are unimportnnt, and lastly. the work
is not your chief object. You mus,
certainly be aware that these would
be good grounds for turning you
away
Il am aware Of that, sir. and was
afraid that when I came to you that
would appear in a bad light, but I
concluded TO be honest about it any.
how. Try me, though sir you'll not
re-ret it. I want the place sorely /;
more than I dare tell. I'm Ia disc
tiess. / have nothing else TO say.
My appearance is my only rec0mmen.
dation. II that won't do. must co.
He looked plesdingly at the Judge,
who, rising, came from behind Ibs
desk, and standing close to the apph.
cant, ssid:
We'll John, let me tell you that
your candOr and evident truIbfulness
have impressed me very strongly 10
your favor, despite the appearances
against you. Plltryyou for q month,
bot you must not complain 10 You are
denied certain freedom and privileges
that would be accorded TO n man Who
has proven himself trustworthy, or II
your actions are more closely WAtchs
ed
I've seen those consequences, cir,
snd It's ell right. They are to be
expected under the circumstances,
sod l won't complain. To ss you
please with me til you feel can be
trusted. Show me the work at once,
air III Won can cooIdntk and yorda