Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-11-28

I Introduced him TO my father ds Reu.
Mr.. Rairson.
He was 20 completely transformed that
he solemnly assured me that hs utterly
failed to recognize himself as he was re.
hected In mirror.
I could plainly see that the very bar
bers were sstOnished at the transforms
ton their handiwork had materially con-
tributed to produce, though undoubted-
ly they witnessed many striking changes
Of the outward man among their many
queer customers.
Presently the proprietor Of the shop
edged mp to me. He could no longer re-
strain his consuming curiosity. Point
ing toward Jepsou with his chin N he
wiped his hands ON a towel, he asked,
elias your old friend been on . mission
among the lndiansy'
"Yes, sir" said I. "He has long been
among the Pahranagats, at tho head.
waters Of the Amargoso-the "bitter
river" He has but recently escaped
from some years Of close captivity, In
which he was held by old Twosocks.
chief of the Chaweneraws."
"GoOd Godr' cried the barber, "and
10 this establishment belongs the credit
Of having restored him to tho decencies
Of civilization!'
ly next care was to secure board and
lodging for Jepson In some quiet place.
I was glad to see that hc was everywhere
at once taken to be minister. Cur.ously
enough. rs soon as hc had donned the
ministerial girb he also put on what was
probably his old time ministerial man.
ner.
When I had arranged for all else. I
told him would provide for his obtain.
ing at convenient drug store any ton.
les lao might for time feel the want Of.
"No." said Jorson, nothing Of the
kind. They would at once set me down
as minister who was SO weak as to be
the victim Of an unfortunate habit.
They would well understand the use Of
the drugs. While wear this garb no
one shall ever have cause to suspect Inc
Of fondness for drink"
"Good for you. Jepson!' cried !. "ldo
believe that you are determined not TO
Disgrace the cloth you wear"
"No, sir. III feel that must 60 back
to my old miserable life, ! shall take OF
these clothes and come and bid you good.
by"
In the evening took Jepson to thsho
tel and introduced him TO my father ~
Rev. Mr.. Rawson Of New Jersey. The
two old gentlemen were soon engaged In
conversation. while ! pretended TO read
the evening paper.
Ny father soon launched forth upon
what had become his hobby. BE pro
iuced the genealogical record and ex-
plained the bringing over Of the remains
Of our sncestors. Sir Archibald and Lady
Eleanor. The psuedo Rev. Rswsou
seemed much interested In everything
and had much TO say In praise Of my 10
thsrs generous plans and dutiful actions
and intentions.
Finally the reverend gentleman aross
and took his leave. Almost - soon -
be left the room my father cried, sam,
I'm sorry we did not meet this Mr.. Raw.
sou bsfors making our arrangement with
that vagabond Jepson. Mr.. Rawson Il
the very man TO have made the Grafton
which we contemplate. He entered In
10 the scope and spirit Of the thing ct
once. Already he has . much bstter IN.
dsrstanding Of the matter than that fel'
low Jspson. Thsn hs q man who
makes noble and . godly appearancs.
Every word be utters seems 10 have IN
q the flavor of ssnctity. ! fear our Jsp-
sou u . sd dog, and that hs WIN remain
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