The Forrest City times., 1892-05-27

father, I'd feel only contempt for . girl who would accept the father while loving the son. But father 8 life has been hard. and must think of him only. Then Joe is"--
 She was going to say that he was dead in all likelihood. but quick step on the fallen leaves behind her caused her to turn her head to see what 1t was. She found herself face to face with young man. tall dark and handsome. The next moment she was in strong arms
 '.Alma!"
 'Oh, Joe, Joe! 1 thought you were dead"
 And so you thought you'd marry the governor in that event9"
 Oh Joel How in the world did you hear'"
 Remember darling this is the age of newspapers and the judge is an important man in his state. l read of his engagement to you and started back at once"
 1t isn't too lsfte yet Alma have wealth of my own. being one of the largest shareholders in The Alma. ono of the richest silver mines in Nevada. I will redeem your father from debt. and make you my wife, in. stead of my stepmother."
 But think Of your fathers feel ings"
 Think of our own. darling if we are condemned to separate.
 My fathers sense of honor would not permit me to re. .ect the judge now. Forget me. Joe"
 In vain he pleaded. Alma Herrick her promise with the judge At last Joe walked away in anger He felt the impulse to return to Nevada at once. but there was a spirit in him urging him to go on to the old home He could not resist it. He found James at the stable. and from him learned that his father was not at home.
 He's in town. fixing up some legal affairs Mir. Joe" explained James. He will stay there all night then bring your Aunt Dolly. who's coming on the train. out to the wedding My! he'll be surprised to see you here. so big and handsome"
 Joe Carpenter went up to the old homo from which he had been stran- ger so long. He wandered about from room to room and at last paused on the threshold of his fathers bed- chamber.
 But suddenly the Judges nuptial outfit had suggested a new thought to Joe and his eyes twinkled mischiev- ously. as he got sheet of note paper and dashed of the following lines:
 DEAR DADDY: I'm back to the old home l learn you are going to marry Alma Her rick. the only girl ever loved, and I pro pose to forestall you. l shall win her. do sensible parent. Don't rave, but turn about and marry Aunt Dolly as you ought to have done 10 years ssgo.
 Amos Herrick was quite astonished 10 see Judge Carpenter dash up in a carriage an honr before he was ex- pected to arrive.
 Urgent business compels me to alter my plans somewhat" he said. in g strangely unnatural voice without alighting. ',rll have the ceremony performed at the Squire's Please tell Alma to get ready as quickly as possi- ble."
 Mir. Herrick hurried of to acquaint his daughter with the judges change of plans. He soon returned leading Alma, pale but lovely. attired in a plain but most becoming costume She was assisted into the carriage by her father and they rode away toward Squire Leonard's place, four miles dis tant
 Alma" suddenly spoke the man by her side, taking her hand
 What Joel What does it meanP' cried the startled girl.
 1t simply means darling. that l am personating the judge this morn ing to prevent you from committing the absurdity of becoming by step- mother knew could not entice you away from your father in my own personation so assumed the judge's new wig and wedding garments to ac- complish my purpose.
 They had scarcely entered Squire Leonards house, when another car riage drove up and stopped. It was followed by Amos Herrick on horse back. With an amused smile. Joe Carpenter who had stationed himself at window. watched his father as- sist well preserved little woman to alight. The next moment the prodi- gal was being wept over by gentle Aunt Dolly. while the Judge said:
 An you rascal! you are up to your old pranks. l see: but the joy of hay ing you back atones for all"
 Do understand that you approve Of his deception of yourself Alma and me?" demanded Herrick.
 ''Therel cool oti, Amos! Just one of the boys pranks. that's all. Of course approve of his spunk in run ming of with Alma Here Squire; kindly tie these young folks for life then perform the same service for Miss Dolly and myself"
 Hadn't you better have on your new wig? let it under the car riage seat" said Joe to his father - National Tribune.
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