Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-16
THE ALTERED JUDGMENT.

THE ALTERED JUDGMENT.
The secretary had notebook ready,
and typewriter beside HIM. The
Bishop of Windermere sat in the win
dow, in a straight backed chair for 1t
seemed that he could not even allow
himself the luxury of resting when he
might have rested.
He was tall, austere looking man,
this bishop with firm mouth aud
square chin, and gray eyes that looked
out from under frowning brows. A
Just man, priding himself on his JUS
tce good man, striving to win the
world to Christ, and setting his face
like flint against temporizing OF every
kind. With him there were but two
words: yes, and no. There were ar
guments on but one side of "a question
and there WAS nothing to be said for
the other side under any circumstances
The secretary sometimes paused IN his
work and looked at him, and wondered
if he were altogether human.
An austere man, who had the IN
come of prince and lived the life OF
an anchorite, giving all his goods to
the poor, an unsympathetic man, who
educated youths at his own expense
the strangest anomaly to be found in
many days journey this bishop, who
sat in his straight. backed chair, die
tating to his secretary.
"a note of thanks from the presl-
deut of the board of managers of the
home for the homeless, said the sec
retary opening another letter, with a
little sigh Of relief for he was near the
end of the pile. He says that your
magnificent contribution has saved the
home from serious difficulties, and that
tins will enable them to 60 through
the winter comfortably.
No answer needed, said the bishop
briefly
"A request from Mr. Dawson for
help for poor family. He says he
has found f,mly in great distress
and he look to you for advice and
assistance
He DOESN'T need advice. He need.
assistance. TIL him to draw on NE
and do what he thinks necessary.
"a letter from Mr. MiIIar'l in refer
ence to young Montgomery. the theo'
logical student. II" has marned, and
so has forfeited lis night to continue
his course and enter upon his career
unless you are willing to make an ex
ception in his case.
The bishops face flushed, and hi
lips set in line like iron.
Write Mr.. Millard,' he said in icy
tones, that he will please convey tc
the young man my compliments ant
tell him that since he has put his nose
10 the grlndstoue be may keep II there
He is to tell him for me that he car
seek out some humble employment fol
himself and 90 to work at it. We ar'
done with him"
Perhaps there may be extenuatlng
circumstances, " said the secretary hesl
tatingly. Excuse me for suggesting
it. but wouldn't it be well to wal
awhile and investigate
He had spoken with the utmost def
erence, but even the bishops angry
turn did not disconcert the secretary
"Investigate T. exclaimed the bishop
angrily. why is it necessary to IN
vestigate ? The young man had his Ca
reer before him, aud be has dehber
a,ely thrown it away. He has sscrl
feed the dignity and honor Of th'
church for some foolish girl, who neve
had thought in her life, perhaps, an'
who will be like a mlllstone aroun,
his neck. No, let him go his way
Men who make mistakes like that mus
suffer the consequences. Marry be
fore he had completed his theologica
course What man who had his worI
at heart would think of doing such
thing? Thank heaven, have neve
married. l have given my life to tn
church and no man can do that VIII
has a wife to divide his affections
The secretary bowed and took u
his pencil again. Having received hi