The Lamar register., 1919-07-23
should adorn that pretty tale"

Mrs. Truesdale tried to make a wry
face at him but II would overflow
with maternal pride in spite of her
self. "well. you know that you have
often remarked that II Is a pity that
young men have to be overshadowed
by their fathers and that If a father
10 moi mighty careful he can blight
the sons prospects"
.'You don't think, do you. mother
that Jerome feels blighted? Do your"
asked the Judge solicitously.
"Wen. no." hesitated his wife. He
has never snid word He has always
grven you all credit for the neIp you'v,
been and for starting him ahead In
his profession. Just the other day he
was comparing his business with that
one TO boost him"
''Then what's the trouble?" urged
the Judge impatiently.
mo trouble, father, at all. But you
see. Buster is now past the place
where he needs boosting. What he
needs is a free rein and the entire re-
sponsiblity of the office"
"Oh. going to ask your husband to
retire. eh7 Think I'm getting too
Old"
mo. no Never No retirement
for you just a change of occupation
little rest" She whlrled the cal
endar around so he could see the date
February IA. "Give Buster val
entine: make over 10 him the active
practice and you get out of doors and
look after your Investments. Put him
on his mettle. Why. he'll want to be
getting married some of these days.
We're needing grandchildren right
now. SOS Wen not be so silly over the
dog. Please. Gus-it will add ten
years TO your lifei You need a little
play spell. You've earned it."
well. now." argued the judge in his
best judicial manner. 'if the court
grants plaintiffs plea there will have
TO be some consideration. to be agreed
upon. to wit: VIII the imploring.
pleading plaintiff agree to get rid OF
her rheumatism and take care OF her
self. so that she will be able to play
with mel II add those ten years to
my life ! must stipulate that they BE-
the best yet"
Connie. who couldn't resist listen
Ing to the conversation, heard a gurgle
and her fathers voice pleading for
mercy-"You've broken up dollars
worth Of cigars. mother. with that
bear hug Of yours-shall ! write the
valentine to Buster7'
Then they both smiled. They heard
him coming up the stairs two steps
at time. whistling. He pushed the
door open. Hello. what's the fam.
conclavei Why. there's go-boy. Come.
Con. LET'S trot, trot TO Boston" And
gathering up his sister. he sat her he
fore him on the old trunk. while he
made the galloping noise with his
heels to the tune OF the old nursery
rhyme. Then he spied the old vnlen
tine. Give II to met / never did get
TO hold II in my hands as long as
wanted to. You were some gny young
buck In those days-eh. Judge? /.
this what landed our old girll Well.
say. ] sent a valentine. too. today"
"oh. you did. did your You young
cubi'' grinned his father. swell,
mother and were just getting out
another valentine" and he handed II
TO his son.
Soberly Jerry got up. took the paper.
rather puzzled. "Why-why. you old
scouts. do you mean itf Why. ] don't
deserve II. Read IL. Con. Say that's
the best poetry | ever read. That
sixth line" gathering up his hat. at
beats mine all hollow. I'll just go and
read II to her. 1t makes my case n
little more definite and certain" He
was gone. and this was what he read
to her:
ITO Jerome Truesdsle-On this date
Your mother made me abdicate
It's your. with this request a lien:
Just keep the name and record clean.
50 now, young man, go strike your gait
Get some nice girl to share your fate.
II you want advice from MON or dad
You're free to come and ask II. lad"