"Then get supper ready, and I'll go round and get a warrant for his arrest as quick as I get through."
CHAPTER IV.
MR. TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
"Old Tarbox!" repeated the squire in a tone of reproof. "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
"Everybody calls him old Tarbox," said Bridget, "and he's the meanest man in town."
"Let that pass," said the justice, using a pet phrase. "Tell him to come in."
Mr. Tarbox immediately afterwards was ushered into the room.
"Good evening, Mr. Tarbox," said the squire, in a dignified tone.