Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
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Impressed alike by the judges air o
condescension and his easy flow o
words, signified that he had. "Yo,
may also say that Judge Prices ward
young Master Hazard, presents hi'
compliments and condolences" Wha
more the judge might have said was
interrupted by the entrance OF Betty
herself.
my dear young lady" the judge
bowed. then he advanced toward hel
with the solemnity Of carriage anc
Icountenance he deemed quite suitable
TO the occasion, and her extended hane
was engulfed between his two plump
palms. He rolled his eyes heaven
ward. It's the Lords to deal with
us as His own inscrutable wisdom die
tates," he murmured with pious resig'
nation. I'VE are all poorer, ma'am
that he has died-just as we were
richer while he lived!" The rich ca
dence of the judges speech fell sonor'
ously on the silence, and the look Of
horror which had never quite left Bet
tvs eyes since they had seen Charie!
Norton fall, rose out of their clear
DEPTHS again. The. judge, instantly
stricken with the inadequacy OF his
words, doubled on his spiritual tracks
I'm a roundabout way, ma'am, were
bound to believe in the omnipresence
of Providence-we must think it
though a body might be disposed to
hold that west Tennessee had got out
of the line Of divine supervision re-
Gently. Let me lead you to chair
ma'am!"
Hannibal had slipped to Setty's side
and placed his hand in hers. The judge
regarded the pair with great benevo-
lence of expression.
He would come, and l hadn't the
heart to forbid it. If can be OF any
service to you, ma'am, either in the
capacity of a friend or professionally
trust you will not hesitate to command
me" The Judge backed toward the
door.
Did you walk out. Judge Price?'
asked Betty kindly.
Nothing more than healthful ex-
ercise-but we will not detain you
ma'am; the pleasure of seeing you is
something we had not reckoned on!
the Judges speech was thick and
unctuous with good feeling. He wish
ed that Mahaffy might have been there
to note the reserve and dignity OF his
deportment
= But YOU must let me order lunch
con for you," said Betty. At least
this questionable old man was good
to Hannibal.
"I couldn't think Of 1t, ma'am-"
you'll have a glass Of wine, then,
urged Betty Hospitality. For mo-
ment she had lost sight Of what was
clearly the judges besetting sin.
The Judge paused abruptly. He en-
dured a moment of agonizing irreso-
luton.
ION the advice of my physician !
dare not touch wine-gout, ma'am and
|liver-but this restriction does not
apply to corn whisky-in moderation
and as a tonic-either before meals,
Immediately after meals or at any
time between meals-always keeping
in mind the idea Of its tonic proper
ties" The Judge seemed to mellow
and ripen. This was much better than
having the dogs sicked on you! His
manner toward Betty became almost
fatherly. Poor young thing, SO lonely
and desolate in the midst of all this
splendor-he surreptiously wiped away
tear, and when little Steve present.
ed himself and was told to bring whis-
ky, audibly smacked his lips-a whole
lot better, surely
I'm sorry you think you must
hurry away, Judge Price," said Betty
She still retained the small brown hand
Hannibal had thrust into hers.
1.-The eastern mail gets in today
ma'am, and l have reason to think
my share of it will be especially heavy
for It brings the bulk Of my profess
sional correspondence" In ten years
the Judge had received just one COM
munication by mail-a bill which had
followed him through four states and
seven counties. Il expect my secre-
tary-" boldly fixing Solomon Ma
haffy's status, SIS already dipping into
it: an excellent assistant. ma'am
but literary rather than legal"
Little Steve reappeared bearing Sill
yer tray on which was decanter and
glass.
Since you insist, maam," the judge
poured himself drink, my best re-
spects-" he bowed profoundly.
IF you are quite willing, Judge,
think I will keep Hannibal. Miss Bow
en-. who has been here-since-" hel
voice broke suddenly.
II understand, ma'am." said the
Judge soothingly. He gave her glance
of great concern and turned to Han
nibal. Dear lad, you'll be very quiet
and obedient, and do exactly as Miss
Malroy says? When shall I come fol
him, ma'am?"
"Tn send him to you when he Is
ready to go home. l am thinking OF
visiting my friends in North Carolina
and I should like to have him spend
as much time as possible with me be-
fore l start for the east"
| 1t had occurred to Betty that she
had done little or nothing for the child;
probably this would be her last oppor-
tunity.
The state Of the judges feelings was
such that with elaborate absence OF
mind he poured himself second drinl
Of whisky; and that there should be
no doubt the act was one Of inadver.
tence, said again, MY best respects
ma'am." and bowed as before. Put.
ting down the glass he backed toward
the door.
II trust you will not hesitate to cal
upon me If can he or anv use to you
ma a'am-a message will bring me here
without a moments delay" He was
rather disappointed that no mentor