On seeing a man coming toward them, the reporter became very excited, and exclaimed: “There is Judge Barrow now! I am in luck again. He is the man who wants a gardener.”
At that moment Judge Barrow met them. He seemed to be very much in a hurry and when the reporter spoke to him, he said, hurriedly: “No interview this morning, Tom. Nothing new.”
“But, Judge, one moment. You want a gardener, do you not?” exclaimed the reporter, hurrying after him.
“Yes,” said the judge, turning around.
“Well, I have just the man here for you,” said the reporter, delighted at his success so far.
“What experience has the man had?” asked the judge.
“Oh, he has had none; he is the ‘Plunger from Kansas’!”
“The what? The ‘Plunger from Kansas’!” exclaimed Judge Barrow, eying him closely.
“That’s my title, Judge. I have had no experience; for since I made the memorable plunge, I have lived the life of a gentleman through the biggest part of three existences, but since I had to whack up, I have been dead-broke, and am still in debt. I will get out of debt in this life, if I am given a chance.”
“Ah, you are a noble young fellow. You can have the job, at one hundred and fifty dollars a month, and board. Show up in the morning, young man. It is a great thing for me to have such a noted person for my gardener,” concluded the judge, as he left the two men spellbound.