The morning call., 1890-06-08

was tinged with traces OF apparent refinement
courtroom, ana every eye was turned upon Jack
Bowdoin. He looked at the child, beld out his
hand to her, and she ran to him as though she
had known him always.
"Judge Strong. do you mean to tell me that
you've got the heart 10 send this poor little thing
to that slaughter house?"
sYou cannot teach me my duty, sif"
eyes, / canl You bet can! You're a good
man. they tell me. and Pm nothing but gam.
breast o. mine that wouldn't trade with you at
ODDS o ten to one! Do you know what it is
Judge Strong? IPs pity, and offer TO take the
little 'un myself and give her home"
A burst of applause greeted Ibis speech, aud
the Judge administered the usual perfunctory
rebuKe. Then, turning to Jack, he said:
adoption papers for the child could 1 be con
vinced that you are the proper person to care for
her, which is doubtful"
can't take care OF her myself. but Pve got the
money to pay some one who can. Judge, what
DO yer say?
",My child" said the Judge. "do you wish to
go with this gentleman"
The little walt climbed up on Jacks knee,
threw her arms about his neck, and nestled her
Tiny face in his breast
1.-THE child is placed In charge OF Mr. John
BowdoiD, pending the consideration of the
Issuance OF adoption papers,"
Cheer upon cheer greeted this decision of the
court. No attempt was made this time to ouell
them, and the Judge, In what appeared to be
pantomime, declared an adjournment aEd with
drew.
Stock in Jack Bowdoin, as a result OF this
touching proof of his goodness OF heart, had
risen 200 per cent 10 the estimation OF The good
people OF Aspen. The story spread like Wild
lire, and as he passed down the street with the
child in his arms he received congratul atlons
and friendly smiles from men who an hour be-
fore would not have spoken to him. One prom-
nent cirizen who had twice attempted TO have
him indicted. approached him, and grasped him
warmly by the hand.
and ask your pardon. Your action regarding
this child proves you every inch man."
"Why, that's all right, MIR. Hastings" replied
Jack modestly. Il only done what any one with
a soul ongbtto do"
mot at ALL" asseyerated Mr.. Hastings with
much warmth. Judge Strong claims to have q
attention TO what he assumes to be the duty of a
good Christian. He has been in error. You
taught him that duty to-day, Jack, and are a,
heart better man than he.
"Thaps what want TO be. Mr. Hastings"
Continue as you have begun and you will
succeed, my boy. Good morning" And they
shook hands again and parted.
4" It's a. comin',' thought Jack as he trudged
up the hill toward Mrs. Browns with his burden
OF sunshine. Its a-c0mn sure l may not get
TO be such good Christian, but Pll be q square
man, and thatll see ME fixed comfortable when
the end comes"
Here his reverie was interrupted by tiny
little voice from the direction Of his righi
shoulder:
"Where are you taking me to?D
Hello, little onei Why, come pretty nigh
forgettin' yer. I'm a-takin' yer to Mrs. Browns
where | live, and she'll be second mother to
yer"
Il don't want Mrs. Brown. want you."
"Oh, I'll be there to see that she treats you
right. But say. you ain't told me yer name yet.
What is lI?"
Helen"
The sound OF that name went to his very soul,
and he felt thrill OF love that went to the very
tips OF his fingers and sent the blood TO his face
He placed her upon the ground, brushed back
her matted curls and kissed her reyerently upon
THAT settles 1t. baby. All the gold In these
here mountains couldn't get you away ffOm me
now"
What's your name ?" she asked.
' Well you'd better call me Jack, reckon"
1" 1 don't like that" Sue said poutingly. 81
want 10 call you papa"
Ee casI ed her impusiyely TO bis heart and
kissed her again and again.
$50 you shall my little darling and the mar
never lived that was as good papa as Pll be tC
YOU"
What are you cryin' for?"
"Cryln'? Why, them aint tears. Pm SO full
o. joy and happiness and sunshine that some o
iL's gol 10 leak OUT thars all But see Mrs
Brown on the stOOp. Like enough she's worryini
cause Pm so late to breakfast. Come and FL
introduce YER"
And they walked hand In hand up to the house
where Mrs. Brown stood waiting on the veranda.
''Why, what have you got there, Mr.. Bow.
doin ?" she ASKED
."I'ye brought poor little orphan for you to
take care of for me-"
"For me 10 take care of !"
Yes; why, can't do IL myself" And he re-
lated TO her the Incidents that led to his adop-
liOn Of litle Helen.
"Ips a sad story, and Pm real sorry for the
poor little thing, but can't have her here"
"N hats that You want TO turn away this
mothetless little Innocent %
81 can't be bothered with having young ones
running about the house. don't like them,
anyway"
THAT settles ii, Mrs. Brown" replied Jack,
with determination. "Then you needn't be
bothered with me. My boards due to-day, aud
there's The money. Pil send for my things be-
fore night, and now good mornin'."
"Well," sIammered Mrs. Brown, now con-
scious that she had made mistake "how much
would you be willing to pay for my care OF the
chid?"
Not dollar year to you. You said you
didn't like children, and I'll put her with some
one that does, if have TO ask every woman in
At this, Mrs Brown slammed the door an
glily. aud little Helen began to cry Jack lifted
neI 1 ,1 and carrisd hrr d9wp ,h9 mn, at the
"1bere, don't cry, baby; we'll hit It right
next time; The next lady wont refuse yer"
what lady? 2"
The name came TO him In an Instant. That of the
only one TO whom he could appeal, The only otter
good woman he knew, and her name sprang TO
his lips with burst OF Joyous confidence.
"Miss Charles-I'll take yer to her. It's time
for my music lesson, and we'll find her at the
church now. So come right along and Pll show
you an angel that dropped right out of heaven"
but angels don't eat!"
"MEat-aie yer hungry"
"Yes, awfull''
Well, why didn't you say so before? Wen
fix that in two minutes"
He carried her TO the nearest restaurant and
the hundred men gathered tbere-sOme for late
breakfast, some for dinner-recelyed them both
with open arms.
90 Say boys, who knows how to feed children ?"
Jack asked with considerable anxiety, for on
that point he was woefully ignorant
" do % answered every man jack OF the crowd
In breath
MuSh and milk ~
No, crackers ana cream 70
''Thems for babies. Give her eorned beef and
cabbage I"
" No, roast chicken ~
What's the matter with pie ?"
" It's too film; give her an oyster stew I"
These suggestions, coming in such rapid sue
eession, plunged Jack Into lever OF doubt and
increased anxiety.
Pierre !" lie shouted to the landlord "fetch
on everything you've got and let her select for