He Had Suffered Enough

A gentleman was arranged before an Arkansas Justice on the charge of obtaining money under false pretences. He had entered a store pretending to be a customer, but proved to be a thief. "ïour name is Jim Lickmore," said the Justice. -Yes, sir." "And y ou are charged with a crime that menta a long term in the penitentiary?" "Yes, sir." "And you are guilty of the crime?" "I am." "And you ask for no mercy?" "No.sir." "You have had a great deal of trouble within the last two years?" "Yes, sir, Ihave." '■You have of ten wished that you were dead?" "I have pleaseyour honor." "You wanted to steal money enough to take you away from Arkansaw?" "You are right, Judge." "If a man had stepped up and shot you jast as you enterêd the store, you would have'said, 'Thank you, sir?" "Yes, sir, I would. But Judge, how did you find out so much about me?" "Some time ago," said the Judge, with a solemn air, "I was divorced from ray wife. Shortly after you marriedher. The result is conclusive. I discharge you. Here take this fifty dollar bill. You have suffered enongh."