Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-03-16
THE JUDGES SON

THE JUDGES SON
On hill. enclosed by large, low
cedars, stood the old, moss-grown.
uncovered mansion OF Judge Scar
rift His was the grandest house In
the village, and he was the richest
man. winding path and drive led
up to the low verandah where. In
hammock. and surrounded with dogs
large and small, lay the only son Of
the old Judge He was stretched out
lazily and the half-smoked cigar had
fallen to the floor.
Judge Scarritt's son was u hand.
some young fellow of twenty-five. pos
sessing fine athletic form, with six
feet OF Drawn and muscle. He Is the
Idol Of his old fathers heart, his con.
slant companion and adviser. AID.
wiser. because the Judge always asks
his opinion before he decides any
thing, and whatever the son thought
best the Judge was sure to do.
People have called Judge Scarrltt
a hard, harsh old man, but, although
he may have appeared 80 to others,
he was gentle and kindness itself to
his son. He was completely wrapped
up In the boy, and HIS great love was
returned. ! never saw father and son
so affectlonate, Everything young
man could wish for the Judges son
had.
At the boys birth the Judges girl
wife died She smiled family as tho
little bundle OF humanity was placed
In her husbands arms.
Love him, dear, for my sake-call
him Andrew"
The Judge was broken h arted over
her death. He left the child under
nurses care and Travelled INCREASINGLY
for year of more.
1t occurred to him one day that
there was some one who had claim
on him. and he hurried back TO his lit.
tie son. who had grown to be healthy
child. The Judge took him to the old
stone mansion whore his young wife
had died and 1t was there the little
Andrew grew up into manhood
Hello. Jack. old boy; have been
asleep?' the young man In the ham
nook, yawns. as he 10 awakened by
one Of the dogs licking his face.
Al his voice the whole pack Of dogs
bounded around him, trying to show
or their canine caresses on his face.
He laughingly sprang to his feet and
strolled down the path to see II the
Judge was coming
my It's warm" he exclaimed. wlp-
Ing his face with his cambria hand
kerchief. II see they want more men
for Company r. Third Regiment.
Guess III enlist tomorrow morning.
What will father say. though? Well,
! believe II to be my duty. and he
mustn't Interfere. Poor old dad! It
Will go hard with him, reckon, but
It must be done
A horse with the Judge on its back
appeared before him, and the eyes
OF both men lighted up with love as
they met In the road.
"Ha, Andy, my boy; that you? I'm
awfully warm; been out to Dansbor.
ough's. Where've you boen2"
None none ut all; only his son
has enlisted and the old man feels
pretty badly"
horse homo to the house. then went TO
his room to dress for supper.
81 see what; father isn't ever going
to give his consent to my Joining the
army. I'll not ask 1t. for intend to
do It. and the sooner the better"
He rode over to see little Amy
Gleason that evening and told her his
Intentions.
"Oh, Andyl" she cried.
There, dearest, don't cry. You
know may not get killed Won't
you tell me to 90. darling?" Andrew
asked, stroking her soft hair.
yes. Andrew. go. It's not for me
a -. g..
a Just cause. and God bless you and
bring you back" she replied.
Amen" Andrew said. folding her
in his arma.
Next morning ! met him down at
Sharks and asked him n he was going
to enlist.
Yes, Kid" he answered (he always
called me Kid.
20, Mr. Andy Won't you let me
go with your I can be your orderly"
| pleaded.
lila! ha! ha" he laughed. DO my
ORDERLY Too bad, little Kid, but I'm
afraid not"
He passed into the examination
room and soon returned with a smile
on his face
Are you mustered inT asked
eagerly.
Yea Want to go with me to get
my suit"
accepted gladly. He was soon
dressed In the blue, and then said he
would go home.
followed him and Witnessed the
meeting between the old Judge and
his son Andrew.
20, my son. my SOM" the Judge
cried. what have you done7"
Nothing, father; only enlisted.
Come. brace up. II was my duty. Sure.
ly you do not think have done
wrong?"
Andrew, my SOM How can | let
you g0i Andy. Andy"
Now, father. don't! Please don't.
I will come back"
The Judge could not be comforted.
He knew what the chances were OF
his son coming back, and the blow
was a heavy one.
The day came when the two had to
part. The Judge broke down and had
TO be carried away
amy chung TO her lover tearlessly Il
her very heart was being torn out IL
seemed. At last he had to leave her,
ana the last she saw OF him was when
he rushed past the guard to the plat
form OF the fast going train and waved
his cap as a last goodbye.
Weeks passed into months. and Btill
the terrible fighting went on. Il for.
got 10 tell you ] ran away, and II was
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