Evening journal., 1900-01-27
THE JUDGES son

cedars. stood the old. moss-grown,
vine-covered mansion of Judge Scar
rift. His was the grandest house in
the village and he was the richest
man. A winding path and drive led
up to the low verandah where, I'm a
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 Scarritts son was q hand.
some 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
hard, harsh old man, but, although
he may have appeared so 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. I never saw father and son
so affectionate. Everything q young
man could wish for the Judges son
I 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 oaqtfrrad IN him ,uo Iou Tint
! there was some one who had a claim
on him, and he hurried back to his lit
tie son, who had grown to be a healthy
child. The Judge took him to the old
stone mansion where his young wife
had died, and 1t was there the little
Andrew grew up into manhood.
/ .
Hello. Jack, old boy; have I been
I asleep?" the young man in the ham
mock, yawns, as he is awakened by
!. one of the dogs licking his face.
d AT his voice the whole pack Of dogs
2. bounded around him, trying to show.
or their canine caresses on his face
Il lie laughingly sprang to his feet and
. strolled down the path to see IL the
Judge was coming.
MY, it's warm" he exclaimed, wip
e ing his face with his cambria hand
for Company +, Third Regiment
+ Guess I'll enlist tomorrow morning
What win father say, though? Well
4 / believe IL to be my duty, and he
mustn't Interfere, Poor old dadl Il
will go hard with him, / reckon, but
. it must be done
T. A horse with the judge on its bacl
appeared before him, and the eyes
II of both men lighted up with love a.
l. they met In the road.
'Ha, Andy, my boy; that you? In
4. awfully warm; been out to Dansbor
l. ough's. Where've you been?"
None, none at all; only his sol
has enlisted and the old man feel
pretty badly"
Andrew walked beside his father
horse home to the house. then went Il
his room to dress for supper.
ID Il see what; father isn't ever goin
Vt to give his consent to my joining tn
D. army. I'll not ask It. for l intend Z
Of do Il, and the sooner the better"
D. He rode over to see little Am
1t Gleason that evening and told her hi
" intentions.
" ooh, Andy" she cried.
r There, dearest, don't cry 70
know | may not get killed. Won
asked, stroking her soft hair.
Yes, Andrew. go. It's not for N
- TO beg you not to. You are going fc
u n just cause, and God bless you an
L bring you back" she replied.
p Amen Andrew said, folding he
ae in his arms.
~ Next morning I met him down a
ne Sharks and asked him II he was goin
ed 10 enlist
TX Yes, Kid" he answered Cho Away
ry called me Kid.
lie. 20, Mr. Andyl Won't you let m
as go with you? l can be your orderly
It's I pleaded.
as 'Ha! hal hal" he laughed. BE m
IN orderly! Too bad, little kid. but II
nd afraid not"
l." He passed into the examinatio
on his face.
Are you mustered in2" asks
n eagerly.
No. No. Eyes. Want to go with me to g
ue my SUITE"
y. accepted gladly. He was soc
dressed in the blue. and then said
ne would 80 home.
followed him and witnessed Il
meeting between the old judge al
:. his son Andrew.
IT. 20. my SON. my soni" the judi
Inn cried. What have you done?"
AMI Nothing, father; only enllste
le- Come, brace up. It was my duty. Sur
ly you do not think | have dol
wrongs"
Andrew, my SOM How can
you go! Andyi Andy,"
Now, father. DON'T Please don
I'd I win come back"
The Judge could not be dbmforte
o. lie knew what the chances were
J. his son coming back. and the bio
~ was a heavy one.
~ The day came when the two had
J. part The judge broke down and HI
rs. 10 be carried away.