He did not trouble himself with devouring law books, it was said, because he “was more in the stable than in the office.” He was often away on “parties of pleasure” and was considered “quite a beau in the town.” Between horses and parties, Andrew had quite a time for himself. He indulged in drunken sprees and practical jokes. One of his favorite tricks was moving outhouses to far-off places. Others included stealing signposts.
