The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-12
THE JUDGES son


hammock, and surrounded with dogs
large and small lay the only son of
the old Judge. He Vas stretched out
lazily and the half-smoked cigar had
fallen to the floor.
Judge Scarritts son was a hand
come young fellow of twenty-five, pos.
sessing a 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. Ad.
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 Scarritt
a hard, harsh old man, but, although
he may have appeared so to others,
he was gentle and kindness itself to
his son. lie was completely wrapped
up in the boy, and his great love was
returned | never saw father and son
so affectionate Everything a young
man could wish for the Judges son
had.
At the boys birth the Judges girl
wife died She smiled family as the
little bundle OF humanity was placed
in her husbands arms.
Love him. dear, for my sake-call
him Andrew"
The Judge was broken-hearted over
her death. He left the child under
nurses care and Travelled increasingly
for year of more.
II occurred to him one day that
there was some one who had a claim
on him. and he hurried back to his lit
flo SON "a ba ho1 rrrqurn 20 ha N bnaI4bu
child. The Judge took him to the old
stone mansion where his young wife
had died, and it was there the little
Andrew grew up into manhood.
Hello. Jack. old boy: have been
asleep?" the young man in the ham.
mock yawus. as he is awakened by
one of the dogs licking his face.
At his voice the whole pack Of dogs
bounded around him, trying to show
er 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, wip.
ing his face with his cambria hand.
kerchief. Il see they want more men
for Company +, Third Regiment.
Guess III enlist tomorrow morning.
What win father say, though? Well,
! believe IL to be my duty. and he
mustn't Interfere. Poor old dad. II
will go hard with him, | reckon. but
Il must be done
A horse with the judge on it's back
appeared before him, and the eyes
OF both men lighted up with love as
they met In the road
TIA. Andy, my boy; that you? I'm
awfully warm; been out TO D1nsbor
ough's. Where've you been?"
None, none az all; only his son
has enlisted and the old man feels
pretty badly"
Andrew walked beside his fathers
horse home to the house. then went to
his room 10 dress for supper.
Il see what: father isn't ever going
to give his consent 70 my joining the
army. Ill not ask II. for | intend TO
do II. and the sooner the better"
He rode over TO see little Amy
Gleason that evening and told her his
intentions.
"oh. Andy" she cried.
There. dearest. don't cry. You
know | may not get killed. Won't
you tell me 10 go, darling?" Andrew
asked. stroklng her soft hair.
yes. Andrew. 80. It's not for me
to beg you not TO. You are going for
a Just cause. and God bless you and
bring you back" she replied
Amen" Andrew said. folding her
in his arms.
Next morning met him down at
Sharks and asked him n he was going
TO enlist
yes. Kid" he answered The always
called me KIDD.
20. MIR. Andyl Won't you let me
go with YOU? I can be your orderly. 4"
pleaded.
"Hal hal hal" he laughed. BE 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 inf' asked
eagerly.
yes. Want to go with me to get
my suit?"
accepted gladly. lie was soon
dressed in the blue. and then said he
Woulu so nome
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 dOne3"
Nothing father: only enlisted.
Come. brace up. 4 was my duty. Sure.
ly YOU do not think l have done
wrongf'
Andrew. my SON. How can let
you go. Andy Andy"
Now. father, don't Please don't
I win 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 10
part The Judge broke down and had
70 be carried away
Amy clung q her lover tearlessly;
her very heart was being torn out Il
seemed. AZ last he had 20 leave her.
and the last she saw OF him was when
he rushed past the guard 20 the plat.
form Of the fast going train and wed
his cap as a east goodbye.
Weeks passed into months, and stlll
the terrible fighting went on. a for.
got TO tell you I ran away. and Il was
too late TO send me back | showed my
face. The boys made a pet OF me
and was happy for I was with
Andy.)
was nearly scared out of my Wits