The Glenwood post., 1914-04-04
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Ths Judge 0sasssa haeeiiy.
Hell be along" said Wallace.
rs it eleven. yst!"
Just"
Out came Broadway's neck again
He was even rather nervous. What
are We going to say to him when he
gets here!"
Remember that you promised to let
me handle him." said Wallace warn
ingly. He thinks I'm your secretary"
The judge saw that they were wor
rieA. IT you boys want to talk things
over I'll skip along"
mo. stay here. judge" Broadway
urged. I'VE may need . lawyer"
The judges face glowed with his
satisfaction.
We're just waiting for Pembroke" T"
said Wallace.
Pembroke! Oh, yes: some Of the
men told me that he 10 in town.
What's he coming here for!"
TO try to give us . whole lot Of
money" Wallace answered. But we're
not going to take It," He grinned up
at Broadway. We don't need 1t. do
we?"
Jackson looked at him with mourn.
full eyes. recollecting all the bills he
had left behind In New York city.
Don't make me laugh. didn't sleep
we'll"
The Judge saw his young friends
increasing discomfort. You've made
the people Of this town very happy TO-
day. my boy. You ought to sleep well
after this. They owe you . great
debt"
Jackson passed the compliment, but
WINGED. Please don't talk about debts!
Let's get on . cheerful subject" With
= sickly effort to relieve his mind he
turned to Wallace. "How's the bar-
ber!"
The Judge ssized this opportunity
T. s1toa . local genius. Amt ~ q
Aiee fellow. thought"
Yea" saiA wallace dryly, he cut
Tsft's hair ooce"
Il shouldn't be SURPRISE" the Judge
assented heartily. Hes from Hart
f0ed."
HIS remarkable appreciation Of the
dignity and glories Of the little cities
was 4 continual Joy to the two friends.
who smiled ACROSS his noddinG head ut
ono another.
Wallace hooked around appreciative-
ly. The old gentleman had pretty
nice onices here
h. S,,A~
ded toward the desk at which Broad
way had carelessly taken his position.
Seems strange not to sec him sit
ting at that desk" He sighed. First
old Oscar Jones sat there, and he
died; then John sat there. and he died;
then Andrew sat there, and he died;
now"
Broadway, who had listened to the
brief but tragical recital with expand
ing orbs. got up, and. ~ he edged
away froa the too fatal piece Of once
furniture. eyed 1t with suspicion and
distaste. That's the last timo III sit
there be declared.
B.t Jsdge Spotswood had not seen
the byplay and did not hear the youths
resolve. He was launched on reminis
ee1ce. Every man in the plant loved
tie old gentleman. They all feel
mighty had. Just think-As was alive
u hoars ago. and now the whole
towns In nourning!"
II was at this juncture that Higgins,
. new and happy Higgins, entered,
cap IN hand. respectfully. He was
smiling genially. Excuse me, Mr.
Jones, the mea want to know II yoa
have any objection to their celebfat
ing tonight" .-.
He bowed respectfully to Josie. who
catered at that moment.
They're thinking Of having torch
light parade and fireworks in honor
q your taking up things 1t the WORMS.
II It all right?"
Tho Judge beamed happily. What
could be more significant Of the new
day which had dAwned ON Jonesville
than this speech from Higgins. erst
while the dissatisfied, the complainer!
That's 4 bully ideal" he exclaimed
enthusiastically.
Wallace and Jackson looked at one
another in = pleased appreciation. II
was Josie who instinctively saw the
haw which had escaped the horde Of
workmen in the shops and which now
escaped the four there in the ofice.
why, judge!" said she, shocked and
scandalized.
whats the matter!"
/. But Josie would not even look II
him In rsprosohful voice she turn
- to Higgins. Tell the mea to &c
nsthing Il ths kind" she saja With
s01hasis. "poat thsy realise vAaa
~ hs90sd! Hsw eaa sAsy 1se0ss
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