Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-03-23
THE JUDGES SON

L III y UDUE y DUN
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 halfsmoked cigar had
fallen to the floor.
Judge Scarritt's son was a 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-
stant 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. He 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 a year of more.
II 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 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 manhood.
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 wip.
ing his face with his cambric hand
kerchief. 81 sea they want more men
for Company f, Third Regiment.
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 dadl 1t
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 been?"
None, none at 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 to dress for supper.
n see what; father isn't ever going
to give his consent to my joining 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.
"Oh, Andyl" she cried
There, dearest don't cry. You
know may not get killed. Won't
you tell me to go, darling?" Andrew
asked, stroking her soft hair.
"Yes, Andrew, go. 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" sho replied.
amen" Andrew said, folding her
in his arms.
Next morning | met him down at
Sharks and asked him if he was going
to enlist.
"Yes, Kid" he answered Che always
called me Kid.
20, Mr.. Andy! Won't you let me
go with you? l can be your orderly,
pleaded.
"Hai ha! 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 in?" I asked
eagerly.
"Yes. Want to go with me to gel
my suit?"
l accepted gladly He was soor
dressed in the blue, and then said he
would go home.
l followed him and witnessed the
meeting between the old judge anC
his son Andrew.
20, my son, my soni" the judg,
cried. What have you done?"
Nothing, father; only enlisted
Come. brace up. 1t was my duty. Sure
ly you do not think | have done
wrong?"
Andrew. my sonl How can le
you goi Andy! Andy"
Now, father, don't! Please don't
/ viii come back"
The judge could not be comforted
He knew what the chances were o
his son coming back. and the blow
was a heavy one.
The day came when the two had Il
part The judge broke down and ha,
to be carried away.
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salve, ask for DeWitt's witch haze
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