The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-09-20

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-. main to me that-EAgpl -saEesaEae
which such position IS TO subserve.
Haven't YOUR
'sNot exactly plan, but I have a rea-
son for coming to you that I'd rather not
tell, ifyou please. It's not a wrong pur-
pose, and I hope you won't refuse me the
work on its account.
cit gives rise to unfavorable suspic-
ions, though. An unusual number of
things are against you. You refuse to give
your name, you seek work plainly be-
meath your abilities, wages are unimport-
ant, and lastly, thework is not your chief
object You must certainly be aware
that these would be good grounds for
turning you away"
81 am aware of that, sir, and was
afraid that when I came to you that I
would appear in a bad light, but I con-
Guided TO be honest about it anyhow.
Try me, though, sir; you'll not regret it.
want the place sorely; more than dare
tell. Pm in distress. 1 have nothing
else to say. Ny appearance is my only
recommendation If that won't do, 1
must 60"
BE looked pleadingly at the Judge,
who, rising, came from behind the desk,
and standing close to the applicant, said:
'fPTen, John, let me tel you that your
caudor and evident truthfulness. have i'm
pressed me very strongly in your favor,
cespire the appearance against you. III
try you for a month, but you must not
comp ain If you are denied certain free
dom ind privileges that would be ac-
corded to man who has proven himself
Trustworthy, or if your actions are more
closely watched"
I've seen those consequences, sir, and
its all right. They are to be expected
under the circumstances, and I won't
complain. Do as you please with me till
YOU feel can be trusted. Show me the
work 1t once, sir, if you can. l couldn't
fad word to thank you, sir, even if you
had time 70 hear them. My work must
show YOU how grateful l am
Downing a broad-brimmed straw hat,
Judge Parker conducted the new man
ont over his spacious estate, indicating
what work would be expected of him,
ard set him to do some wedding at
spot in sight Of his study windows.
He then returned to his papers and
books, but as the afternoon wore on, he
east frequent glances through the win
dow at John. It was plain that he had
become deeply interested in the man whose
history had been so candidly and honestly
withheld He could not fathom the
mystery with which the applicant chose
TO envelop himself, but he trusted that
his purposes were honorable, though he
was somewhat suspicious.
Judge Parker was a large-hearted man,
widely known and beloved for his genial
ity, benevolence and uniform justice
The hurnblest citizen, if worthy, might
apply TO him for help, certain Of a patient
and responsive hearing. Knowing that
his iberality had drawn to him many IN
worthy suppiiants, he now suspected that
John had some design upon his philan-
taropy, and accordingly believed he
needed watching.
But each glance through the window
showed John working industriously,
with an earnest vigor and care that cut
the sharp edges from this suspicion.
And 50 he worked throughout the trial
month. Faithfulness and a ns-taking
interest we're stamped upon each detail
Of his work, and many persons comment
ed 20 the Judge upon the improved ap-
pearance Of the place.
John was an unusually quiet and unob-
trusive man. He seldom volunteered re-
marks save to ask instructions concerning
his work; he never presented himself I'M
hidden. Judge Parker's several efforts