Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-10


dured a moment OF agonizing irreso-
luton.
"On the advice OF my physician 1
dare not touch wine-gout, ma'am,
and iiyer--but this restriction does
not apply 10 corn whisky--in modera-
ton. and az a tonic-either before
meals. Immediately after meals or at
any time between meals-always
keeping IN mind the Idea OF its tonic
/ properties" The judge seemed 10
mellow and ripen. This was much
better than having the dogs sicked on
( you, Ills manner toward Betty be-
came almost fatheriy Poor young
thing, 50 lonely and desOiate IN the
midst OF all this spiendOr--be surrep-
titlously wiped away a tear, and when
little Steve presented himself and
was told 70 bring whisky, audibiy.
emacked bis lips-a whole lot better.
surety
Il am sorry you think you must
hurry away. Judge Price" said Betty
She still retained the small brown
hand Hannibal had thrust into hers.
The eastern mall gets in today.
maam ana have reason to think
my share Of II VIII be especially
heavy, for II brings the bulk OF my
professional correspondence" In ten
years the Judge had received just
one communication BY malta bill
which had followed him through four
states and seven counties Il ex-
pect my secretary" boldly fixing
Solomon Mahanys status, rs already
dipping into IL; an excellent assist
ant. ma'am. but literary rather than
legal"
Little Steve reappeared bearing
silver tray on whicn was decanter
and glass.
Since you insist. maam." the judge
poured himself a drink. my best re-
speets--" he bowed profoundly
III you are quite willing. judge / |
think / viii keep Hannibal. Miss
Bowen. who has been here-since-"
her voice broke suddenly.
Il understand. ma'am.' said the
Judge soothingiy. He gave her
glance OF great concern and turned
TO Hannibal Dear lad, you'll be very
quiet and obedient, and do exactly
as Miss Malroy saysY When shall
come for him. ma'am?"
I'm send him to you when he is
ready 10 go home. | am thinking OF
visiting my friends in North Caro-
Ina. and l should like to have him
spend as much time as possible with
haf Il rto NJ FOR ha
II had occurred to Betty that she
bad done little or nothing for the
hid; probably this would be her last
The state OF the judges feelings
vas such that with elaborate alb
ence OF mind he poured himself a
econd drink Of whisky; and that I
here should be no doubt the act was
ne OF inadvertence, said again, My
lest respects. ma'am." and bowed as
efore Putting down the glass, he
acked toward the door.
Il trust you will not hesitate to
all upon me II can be of any use Z
D you, ma'am-~a message Will bring
10 hero without moments delay"
le was rather disappointed that no
Huston had been made to his recent
ctiyities. lie reasoned correctly that "a
city was as yet I'm ignorance OF the p
dangerous eminence he q
ad achieved as the champion Of law :,
nd order. However. he reflected ii
ith satisfaction that Hannibal. in re- I,
aiming. would admirably serve his W
Ids. =,
Betty insisted that he should be
'iven home. and after family protest b,
x. the Judge gracefully yielded the C
,int and few moments later rolled II
way from Belle Plain behind a pair n,
sleek-coated bays. with negro In 10
Tery on the box. He was conscious 81
a great sense OF exaltation. He III
Il that he should paraiyzs Mahany. S,
Q even temporarily forgot the blow he
$ hopes had sustained when Betty n,
oke OF returning 20 North Carolina. sl
Ms was life-broad acres and Mig tr
rs principally to trot after you m
ling hquor--and such liquorl-he In
led back luxurianly with half FRI
'sed eyes. Ia
Twenty years In the wood II an Az
uri' he muttered. I'D like 10 have pr
4 such taste In my mouth when tn
'ome to die and probably she has by
rrels OF IT," he sighed deeply, and tel
'rched his soul for words with ca
ich adequately to describe that
isky to Mshsry.
sut why not do more than paralyze
omon--that would be pleasant but -,
especially profitable The Judge r. r.
Ne back quickly TO the vexed prob -,
OF his future tie desired to ~
Ike some striking display OF Miss ~
lroy's courtesy. He knew that bis 's,,
dit was experiencing the psngs or A.,
early mortality: he was not sensi- 49,
J. yet for some days he had been -
sible OF the fact that what he -
ed the commercial class was view -
him with open disfsyor; but he ~,
u hang on In Raleigh little long -
for him II had become the abode ~.
hope The Judge considered the 49,,
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