Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-08-30
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merely laughed ct it, although, ut the
ADVICE Of his hired hand, he appeare ]
ct court to refute the claim, surprising,
however, that his mere word would be
sufficient to dispose Of the ssoundrel
Of landsbark. His hired hand also
concluded to lose the day and 60 with
him, 10 order no said. "to see what q
Judge and court were like
Old Mrs. Lippe and Susan accomps.
MED them for the purpose OF making
some purchasers s they could get better
bargains in the county town than In
Stanhope.
The conversation OF the family had
placed Henry Covsrdals in full pos
session Of the facts in the case, and he
had manifested such an interest in the
affair, and appeared to be 80 anxious
as to the result, that the old man was
not sstonished to see him eater the
bar and take chair by his side. He
noticed also thai his dame and Susan
were among the spectators in the court
room.
The case was called, End the lawyer
for the plaintiff arose and madeoutse
plausible o statement that it enraged
the old man dreadfully, SO much 70
that he could scarcely content himself
until the lawyer concluded.
The moment he SGT down the old
nan sprang to his feet.
"see here" exclaimed he. sHere
are deeds and every man in this court
room knows me well enough to know
that 4 never got them by rascaiity, or
claimed more than what was Justly
mine"
"All that May be true" replied the
Judge, "but the court demands legal
proof relative to the points ct issiis. l
presume you have an attorney, M
Lippe'" :,
"Nsyer said 0 single word to one. I
never thought it worth WHILE" said
the old man, perfectly aghsst at the
turn matters were taking.
At this stage, Lippe's hired hand
rose to his feet.
"May it please the court, ! will un-
dertske the case for Mr.. Eppe." said
he; -,
"a pretty Gaze you'll make OF it,"
said the old man. "You can plow
G, IN wonderful sight better"
II assure yeu, Mr.. Lippe, that Mr..
Coyordale is perfectly: competent to
the task" said the judge, who "as well
acquainted with the young lawyer,and
who though ignorant ofLis present re-
lations, fancied he smelt q joke In the
actions OF the parties.
"Mebbe your honor is right" said
Mr.. Lippee, "bnt aplag1e take me, II
YOU don't find him o likely sight better
farm hand than lawyer"
'Ageneral litter ran around the bar
The suit proceeded. The young at
torney having previously mastered the
whole whole ground, entered into Its
merits with such fierce and clesrnsss as
10 sstonish even the court. But how
shah We paint the surprise OF old MIR.
Lippei It took him By storm. At
every word Of the young lawyer no
seemed to distend with astonishmens,
sntil his anazement wss something so
| ridiculously appalling as to eonyuise
The entire audience with laughter. Peal
after peal reaoundei, and even the fat
sides Of the Judge, forgetting their
gravity, seemed ready to shake TO pieces
with merlin emit.
"Who-who--Hho are ytu!" at last
gssped the old man.
"Sit down, M. Lipps, SAID Cover.
dale. i am attending to the case
Then STOPPING, he whispered In his
ear. 80
81 am trying to earn Susan" q p. ~.
.She's yours" shouted the old mkp,
| regardless of tho bystandsrs or the
| court, which having now An mixing Of
| matter, gave o loose rein to thsir jubi-
liant feelings. How Susan felt how
ever, can be better imagined than de-
scnbed. She blushed like one OF hez
mothers peonies, and hastily bid hes
face in her veil. !. aaai- .s.. /, |,
When the merriment hid snbtidsd'
and old Mir. Lippe had secured h''
eouanimity, the happy lstorney pro
eeded, and finally made 80 q ar !,
case for his involuntary client, 80 ssu.ss
khe Judge to dismiss the suit. The ole
man lsit the court in triumph, and witt
bis hired hand, proceeded forthwith
TO the clerks of3es, license ~M pro
cured. The Judge gave the court
short recess and united the happy pail
| in the bonds OF matrimony.
Since that event, Mr.. Lippe In
changed his views on educasions
| matters. !.
The other day, ~ Jadge Coverdal
was leaving home for Congrsss. D.
said:
"Eipps Coverdals. get yosr Lesson
well, and who knows but what ye'
will 20 to Congress, too"
| s.VfyLo Lro-stp avclo:ooai the han