Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-10-22

abandoning his law studies and taking a
situation as salesman at o country store in
Griffton, thriving town about five miles
| f.om the main line.
II get but beggarly pay, of course" F" said
Frank, gayly. II am only raw hand;
but have promise that when am better
qualified my wages will be increased F."
"You are rather a singular person. said
the farmer, bluf1y. 'Most young men
would have talked of their salary"
81 rather prefer the old style of English, "
said Boiling. II am to be hireling; and
the compensation of hireling is called
wages. But wages or salary-the term is
Indifferent to me-"
'My place is within a mile Of Griffton, -
said the old man. II have a notion that
knew your father once. Wasn't he at Har-
ward in his timer"
'sYes, sir; and SO was l. We are alumni
of the same school"
II wonder if he remembers his old chum
there-one George Carter-George St.
Leger Carter, as they have it on the rolls. "
eyes. sir; have heard him speak of him
often, though the two have drifted apart
since then. Judge Carter, you mean. He
lives at Griffton. Do you know him?"
"Papap whispered the young girl, but
know the Judge better than you do"
"Be quiet, Puss, will youP" replied her
father in the same tone.
II am told," resumed the young man,
''that he left the bench, and though quite
wealthy, has gone back to the bar. have
letter for him which my father, recalling
their youthful friendship, insisted on giving
me; but shall not present it..
s'Why not? He might be of service to
you"
Scarcely, sir. You see, if am to be q
salesman in country store, had better
accommodate myself to my position. The
Judge, even if he remembered old college
friendships, wouldn't be likely to consider
me welcome addition to his family circle
as visitor. He is rich, and then he is said
to have very handsome and accomplished
daughter, who would, no doubt, look down
on me. have my bread and butter to
earn. and had better confine myself to it,"
"Possibly you are right. But how came
your father to lose his money? I thought
he inherited fine fortune"
ssYes, sir, but he was drawn into incur
ring responsibility for relative. He is not
ruined, by any means, but is merely ham,
pered, and thinks he will pull through in
time with little economy and prudence;
and I have no doubt he will. But am only
in his way, or would have remained"
sHave you ever thought of trying farm
ing9'
mo, sir. have no capital, and knew
nothing Of it,
''Do you know more of selling groceries
aud dry goods?"
''Not bit more: but. you see, am paid
something there while learn.''
''Your friend, or your acquaintance, as
you can him, goes to Griffton, too, does
hea'
Eyes, sir; but he goes there in different
capacity. l believe he represents bis faith
or in some transactions about property with
the judge, and is to remain there some days
as guest, until the affair is closed. Pos
sbly, as his father wants him to marry, be
may be On tour Of observation and take
in the judges daughter. Though that is
very impertinent of me, for he has said
nothing on the subject"
"Do you think he is SO irresistible as to
be able to pick and choose at his pleasure?"
inquired the girl, looking quizzically over
her fathers shoulder.
"He can be very fascinating when he
chooses, 1 am told" replied Boiling; land
as he is handsome, an only son, and his
father worth millions, he is at least what
elderly ladies call "a good catch.'"
ibid it never occur to you, young man,
that it was your duty to obey fathers Or
ders and deliver your letter of introduc-
tion?"
II 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
letter to its proper owner. You are only a
trustee in the case. I am Judge Carter,
and this is my daughter Lucy. Hand over
the paper to the court"
81 beg pardon, sir; but I'-
You want Identification. Here, conduc
tori Tell this young gentleman who am."
"Judge Carter" responded the function
ary, little curious to know what it was all
about.
"Thank you, Phillips. That will do
Now, SIR"
Boiling, not little astanished, took the
letter from his pocketbook.
eff you'll please permit me-" said the
judge as he opened the letter and glanced
over the contents. "He gives you a good
character, and wants me to look after you a
little. Ah, how time flies! Lucy, this
young fellows father and I had such good
times in the old days. How long did you
read law, Bollipg?"
ga little over two years, SIR"
sLike it?"
"Very much indeed, sir.''
"Whom did you read law with?"
s'Speuce & Sullivan"
''Good men. Sullivan put you through
the Office business, I fancy. That's his
way. Now, I have been putting you
through an exhaustive examination. which
is my way, aud think you will do. Let
old Bragg find another salesman. He's
not dying for you, and can get him sub
stitute. l have two students in my Office.
What they are there for is their own busi-
ness, but they'll never make great success
at the bar unless they change their ways.
l want clerk to manage my Office and to
boss around while am off on circuit. Pll
give you living salary, not too much, and