The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-25

The judges speech was thick and
pnctuous win good feeling. He wished
, that Mshaffy might have been there
, 10 note the reserve and dignity Of
his department.
But you must let me order lunch
con for you." said Betty. At leas,
tAs questionable old man was good
TO Hannibal.
Il couldn't think OF Il, ma'am-"
- you'll have glass Of wine. then"
urged Betty Hospitality. For the mo
ment she had lost sight of what was
clearly the judges besetting sin.
The Judge paused abruptly. he ,sn.
dured a moment OF agonizing irieso-
luton.
On the advice OF my physician 4
Ndare not touch wine-gout. ma'am.
and hver-but this restriction does
not apply to corn whisky-in modera.
ton. and as q tonic-either before
meals. Immediately after meals or at
any time between meals-aiways
Keeping In mind the idea OF Its tonic
properties" The Judge seemed to
mellow and ripen. This was much
better than having the dogs sicked On
you! His manner toward Betty be-
came almost fatherly. Poor young
thing. 80 lonely and desolate In the
midst OF all this splendor-he surrep-
uuousiy wiped away Q tear. and when
little Steve presented himself and
As told to bring whisky, audibly
ynacked his lips-a whole lot better,
surely!
Il am sorry you think you must
hurry avay. Judge Price,. said Betty.
She still retained the small brown
hand Hannibal had thrust into hers.
The eastern mail gets In today,
pa'ain. and have reason to think
ny share OF Il will be especially
heavy. for II brings the bulk OF my
professional correspondence. In ten
years the judge had received 1unt
one communication by maii--a bill
which had followed him through four
states and seven counties. II eg-
pect my secretary" boldly fixirg
solomon Mahaffy's status. IL already
dipping into it: an excellent assist.
ant. Ina'am. but literary rather than
legal"
Little Steve reappearsd bearing q
silver tray on which was q decantsr
and glass.
Since you insist. ma'am," the Judge
oured himself q drink. my best re-
spec&s-" he bowed profoundly.
IF you are quite willing. Judge. 1
think will keep Hannibal. Miss
Bowen. who has been here-since-"
her voice broke suddenly.
Il understand. maam." said the
. iy6ge soothingly. He gave her a
NSAnce OF great concern and turned
TO Hannibal. Dear lad. you'll be very
quiet and obedient. and do exactly
as Miss Malroy says? When shall 1
come for him. ma'am?"
"Ill send him to you when he IN
ready 70 20 home am thinking OF
Waiting my friends In North Caro-
INA. cnd l should IKE to have him
spend as much time as possible with
me before I start for the east"
IL had occurred to Betty that she
had done little or nothing for the
child; probably this would be her last
opportunity.
WThe state OF the judges feelings
was such that with elaborate alb.
sence Of mind he poured himself q
second drink of whisky; ari thar
there should be no doubt the act was
one OF inadvertence, said again, MY
best respects. maam." and bowed as
before. Putting down the glass, he
<Pscked toward the door.
Il trust you will not hesitate to
call upon me II I can be OF any use
TO you. ma'am-a message will bring
me here without q moments delay"
He was rather disappointed that no
allusion had been made to his recent
activities. He reasoned correctly that
BETTY was rs yet In ignorance OF the
somewhat dangerous eminence he
had achieved az the champion OF law
and order. However. he reflected
with satisfaction that Hannibal. in re-
naming. would admirably serve his
ends.
Betty insisted that he should Be
1fiven home. and after family protest.
Ing. the Judge gracefully yielded the
poiLt. and q few moments later rolled
away from Belle Plain behind a pair
OF sleek-coated bays. with a negro In
livery on the box. He was conscious
OF great sense of exaltation. he
felt that he should paralyze Mahafry.
he even temporarily forgot the blow
His hopes had sustained when Betty
spoke o. returning to North Carolina.
This wis life-broad acres and mig.
gers-principally TO trot after YOU
toting liquor--and SUI l.quor!-he
iolled back luxurfantly with half.
closed eyes.
Twenty years In the wood n an