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At such times the habitual expression of disdainful reticence and lazy official severity which he wore on the box became intensified as the loungers gathered about the vehicle, and only the boldest ventured to address him. It was the Hon. Judge Beeswinger, Member of Assembly, who to-day presumed, perhaps rashly, on the strength of his official position.
In spite of its monotonous utterance it was the voice of the red-bearded controversialist of the stage-coach. But where were his characteristic beard and hair? Involuntarily Clarence glanced at Judge Beeswinger; that gentleman was quietly regarding the stranger with an impassive face that betrayed no recognition whatever.
"I am sorry I cannot congratulate YOU, sir," returned Judge Beeswinger gravely, "on breaking your oath to the government which has educated and supported you and given you the epaulettes you disgrace. Nor shall I discuss 'treachery' with the man who has not only violated the trust of his country, but even the integrity of his friend's household.
Wynyard, have dared to pass in her presence and mine, I shall expect from each of you the fullest satisfaction personal satisfaction. My seconds will wait on you in the morning!" The two men stood up sobered yet belligerent. "As you like, sir," said Beeswinger, flashing. "The sooner the better for me," added Wynyard curtly.
"You will not," said Clarence quietly, "until I have said a word to you alone." He laid his hand firmly upon her wrist. The deputy and his prisoners filed slowly out of the courtyard together, the latter courteously saluting Mrs. Brant as they passed, but turning from Judge Beeswinger in contemptuous silence. The judge followed them to the gate, but there he paused. Turning to Mrs.
When I add that the marshal, Colonel Crackenthorpe, is one of my oldest friends, and an active sympathizer with the South in the present struggle, you will understand that any action from him in this matter is exceedingly improbable." The general murmur of laughter, relief, and approval was broken by the quiet voice of Judge Beeswinger. "Let me see your warrant, Mr. Deputy Sheriff."
Yet the awkwardness was at last broken by Judge Beeswinger frankly advancing towards the colonel with an outstretched hand. "We came here only to apologize, Colonel Starbottle.
Not only were they favored by her social and hospitable ministration, but by her active and enthusiastic cooperation in the glorious work they had in hand. It was through her correspondence and earnest advocacy that they were to be favored to-night with the aid and counsel of one of the most distinguished and powerful men in the Southern district of California, Judge Beeswinger, of Los Angeles.
"I understand you perfectly," returned Judge Beeswinger, with unchanged composure; "and as you know that Judge Wilson unfortunately cannot be removed except through a regular course of impeachment, I suppose you may still count upon his Southern sympathies to befriend you.
Brooks though he speaks the truth and more shame to me" she added, with a look of savage scorn at Clarence "IS MY HUSBAND!" "What is your purpose in coming here?" continued Judge Beeswinger, with his eyes fixed on Clarence. "I have given you all the information," said Clarence quietly, "that is necessary to make you, as a gentleman, leave this house at once and that is my purpose.
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