The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-01-27
THE JUDGES SON.

The JUD6E'S SUN.
On a hill, enclosed by large, low
cedars, stood the old, moss grown,
vine-covered mansion of Judge Scar
ritt. 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, in 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 Scarritt's son was hand
some young fellow of twenty-five,
possessing a fine athletic form, with
six feet of Drawn and muscle. He is
the idol of his old fathers heart, his
constant companion and adviser.
Adviser, because the Judge always
asks his opinion before he decides
anything, 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 wrap
ped up in the boy, and his great love
was returned. I never saw father
and son so efectionate. 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
4 Love him, dear, for my sake
hall him Andrew"
The Judge was broken-hearted over
her death. He left the child under
nurses care and travelled increasingly
for year or more.
1t occurred to him one day that
there was some one who had a claim
on him, and he hurried back to his
little 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 it was there
the little Andrew grew up into man
hood.
4 y x x y
"Hello, Jack, old boy have been
asleep?" the young man in the ham,
mock, yawns, 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 if the
Judge was coming.
"My, it's warm,' he exclaimed,
wiping his face with his cambric
handkerchief. IT see they want
more men for Company I, First Reg
iment. Guess I'll enlist tomorrow
morning. What will father say,
though? Well, believe it 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 Dams
borough's. Where've you been?"
"None, none at all only his son
has enlisted and the old man feels
pretty badly"
Andrew walked beside his father's S
horse home to the house, then went
to his room to dress for supper.
IT see what; father isn't ever 60
ling to give his consent to my join
ing the army. I'll not ask it, for l
intend to do it, and the sooner the
better"
He rode over to see little Amy
Gleason that evening and told her his
intentions.
ooh, Andy p she cried.
"There, dearest, don't cry. You
know 1 may not get killed. Won't
you tell me to go, darling?" Andrew
asked, stroking her soft hair.
eyes, Andrew, go. It's not for
me to beg you not to. You are go
ing for a just cause, and God bless
you and bring you back, she re-
piled.
"Amen," Andrew said, folding her
in his arms.
Next morning 1 met him down at
Sharks and asked him if he was 60
ing to enlist.
eyes, Kid" he answered Che al
ways called me KIDD.
80, Mr.. Andy Won't you let
me go with you? can be your ord
erly," 1 pleaded.
''Ha ha ha p he laughed. "Be
my orderly Too bad, little Kid, but
Pm afraid not"
He passed into the examination
room and soon returned with smile
on his face.
care you mustered in ?" l asked
eagerly.
S'Yes. Want to go with me to gel
my suit ?"
I accepted gladly. He was soor
dressed in the blue, and then said he
would so home.