Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-07-08
Hard Up, Yet Rich in Eloquence.

Hard Up, Yet Rich in Eloquence.
lie walked out of the depot with sachel
In his hand-a good looking sachel, vet
terribly gaunt and thin. If sachels had
RIBS, one could have seen that sachels
ribs and noted how thin in flesh it was.
When professor of hack driving asked
the stranger if he would have carriage
he smiled blandly, and repied:
Not this time Colonel--not lust now,
although | warn thee that it is plebcian-
like for duke to walk around with his
baggage in his hand am in search of IA
hostelry-a caravansary where | cam re-
cuperate and refresh"
When he stood before the hotel clerk
the clerk noted that the strangers hat was
full of dents and caves; that his shirt-front
was badly soiled; that his garments were
becoming threadbare and that there was
need of thorough repair.
" | desire Il seat at the banquet board
without delay" said the stranger. II
have travelled far and feel the need of re-
treshment.'
The clerk smiled as the sachel was lifted
over the counter. He "heited" it and
smiled again.
- carry the ducats here in my wallet"
said the stranger, and after have slipped
the amber mocha and carved the spring
poultry shall cheerfully requi;e thee"
He might have seventy-tive cents about
him-the clerk would chance it. Victory
lurked in the strangers eye as he turned
to one of the bell-boys and said:
$ Youthful slave, conduct me to place
where can lave my fevered brow"
He was conducted, and after he had
laved he looked little better Even
boot black is improved by liberal appli-
cation of soap and water. Still, there
was that lank sachel behind the counter,
those threadbarc garments and that hungry
voice
"Now, seri' proceed to the banquet
hall and will follow thee" said the
stranger, ms he ran coarse comb over
his head for the last time.
Seated at the table and approached by
waiter, he remarked;
Thou Canst bring me rare viands Of
any kind, anti | shall not quarrel with
thee about the cookery"
Beef.steak-fried ham--mutton-chops
or livery" queried the girl
Fair lady, to thine own good judg-
ment Go leave it" he replied only let
wings be added to thy speed, for my castle
10 ltdS uCs AWAY anu munger.
She brought him well-selected stock
of groceries and provisions, and he got
away with them AS u steam aitcher goes
down through sandy soil He ate his fill,
and then he crammed another meal down
on top of that. He emptied his coffee
cup again and again, and when he finally
rose from the table he could hardly lift
himself Turning TO the fatigued waiter
he gently said:
"Fair maiden of the valley, thou hast
done thy culinary work in a manner which
speaks volumes for thee. Permit me to
offer thee my heartfelt thanks"
He strOlled into the Office, put some
matches in one vest-pocket and some
toothpicks in the other, and then, leaning
his elbow on the counter, said to the clerk
Thou knowest thy duties well, and
when am far away | shall gladly sound
thy praise
Come, no fooling now--out with that
sevcnty-five cents
=" As soon AS my retainers arrive | shall
give thee weighty purse, and thou canst
keep every ducat in it,"
6 Ducats be hanged! | want scrip
nickles-stamps ! want pay for your
breakfast
Gently, my friend with the Roman
nose continued the stranger; 'thou
canst not say am a lord or duke in dis
guise."
And don't care cent! Are you 90.
ing to pay?'
" Am going TO turn these fragments of
wood into gold :" queried the stranger, as
he held up IA number of pine toothpicks.
The clerk came out Of the office, having
the lean sachel in his hand, and he took
the stranger to the door. kicked him with
great good will and pointed up the street.
. 60" said the man in solemn voice,
but when my retainers arrive shall
seek rcvenge-human gore shall be shed
10 satisfy me!'
You want TO gore right away from
smart" exclaimed the clerk.
He went. His face was clouded for a
moment, but then IA grand smile covered
it, and he stopped anewsboy and asked:
My faithful minion, canst thou direct
me to an office over the door of which
hangs the traditionary golden balls of the
base money lendera place where may
exchange few precious heirlooms for
some vile dross:'
And the boy did--Detrot Free Press.
A New ORLEANS lady had her sleep
oddly disturbed one night lately. She