The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-02-01
S''I Go % China 70 Die.


intellect-a business man with many
interests. This lawyer resided in his
bachelor apartSnenta. with Chinese
servant named "Sam. y
Sam and his master had been to.
gether for Fifteen years. The servant
knew the wants of his employer 90
though he were his other self; no
orders we're necessary. IF there vas
to be company guest, or hun,
dred--Sam was cold the number, that
was all, and everything was provided.
This servant was cook, valet, watch
man, friend. No stray, unwished for
visitor ever reached the mastea to rob
him of his rest when at home.
Ii extra help was wanted, Sam &C.
cured it; he brought what was needed;
and when the lawyer awakened in the
morning it was to the singing Of tiny
music box with aclock attachment,
act for 2 o'clock. The bath was ready;
Q clean shirt was there on the dress
er, with studs and buttons in place;
collar and scarf were nesr; the suit OF
Clothes desired, hung ovsra chair; the
right pair Of Shoes polished like g
mirror, we're ut hand, and on the man
tel was half-bloVn rose, with the
dew still upon it, for buttopaire;
downstairs, the breakfast, hot and
ssvory, awaited. When the good man
was ready to go to his Office, silent as
a ahadeW stood Sam 10 tho hallway,
with overooas, hat and cane in bend.
IL Che weather was shreatening 81
umbrella was substituted Cor the cane;
the door was opened and the mas.
Ter departed. When he returned at
nighs. or his approach the 1Jor swung
wide. u
Sam nevor took Q vacation; he seem
ed not TO either eat or sleep. He was
always near when needed; he disap.
peared whe1 Ee should. He knew
nothing, and he se~ l.::e~ ss7eEyztthipg. everything For
weeks scarcelya q word might pass be-
tween these two men, they understood,
each other 80 we'll.
The lawyer grew to have great af-
feotion.for his servant. He paid him
q hundred dollars q mouth, and tried
TO devise other ways to show his
gratitude, but Sam wanted aothing,
not even thanks. AL he desired was
the privilege TO serve. But one morn.
ing as Sam poured his masters coffee
he said, quietly, withou. q shade Of
emotion on his yellow face: Next
week I leave you. z
The lawyer smiled. !,
Next week I leave you, . repeated
the Chinaman; 81 hire for you better
man.
s. The lawyer set down his CUP OF cos-
feehe looked at che White-robed ser.
want he felt the man was 10 earnest.
So you are going toleave me. /
do not pay yop enough, eh2 That
DR.. Sanders who was here--he knows
what = sreasnySS yyou are Don't be 8.
fool, Sam; II make it 6 hundred and
fifty s.month ssy no uloroi.'
Mexs week I leave you-I 90 CO.
Chiis, 7 said the Servant iirapaasive.
~. 81 .:
OH, { see, yoR are going baok FOR
|a wife-all right, bring her here yoR
viii return in two rnonthsl I do NOS
l;t ti bring yyaI Wis e is
work for two 10 keep this plaaoe i'd
order--the place iss lonely, anyway.
I'll SEQ the collector os the sport my.
s. aal9 and arrange your :sssSs5 pa.
pers.
q go 10 China next Waek need,
mo papers-- never come bach !. aaid
the inan, With exasp perasing oalmneBs5
and persistence.
81 God, you shall nos got said
che lawyer.
s3ss'B God, will, answered the
Ghinaman. ss:s5ss
was she firss time ID all their M Mex-
lnerienca together that the servant,
had used anoh Language, Or such q.
s5ne toward his mast tsr.
The iaRye pushed his chair back
end, after an Instant, said quietly:3
sssSa1n, 30 Z nast forgive me. i spoke
squiokl II do NOS own you but tell
ine what have i Eae yfly do YOU
leave me shils hillI yon know 4 need;
you RI, ss;3
ssl will MOI fell yon Why i 60 -yop.
lang 5iSs
d. 4 shall not laugh SIS a 3.
ssl oMu M vii ls'
will nosl q 81 81
81 :ss;slssN ery well !; go 60 China tos sdiel'''.
onssnse, yor 81 can lie here;
Haven e 4 gresd tso eand yonr body
hsok 81 vOti ia shaf ORE +