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wInner from the table, AZ Which be had
been playing for several hours With three
planters who had just disposed # their
cotton. Even the veriest greenhorn could
So. by the dexterity with which he han.
died the cards, that he VAS one Of the
''smartest" Of gamblers, and was up to
all the knavish tricks Of that class; and,
rs l was always a close observer Of things,
myself thought detected him using
the advantages given by his skill to fleece
his opponents.
Next morning, after breakfast, I en-
gagged him in conversation, and ascertained
that he was winner of some six thousand
dollars the night before. While We were
talking the boat made landing, and a
single passenger got on. He mounted
towards him, obtained good view of
him as he assembled to the cabin. He was
a tall, slender man, with bright, flashing
eyes, that seemed to pierce me through ~
lie hurriedly scanned me. Tue moment
he saw my companion I thought saw
his eyes flash with brighter lustre, and
faint smile wreath itself around the
lips, that betokened great determination.
He entered the cabin, and in a short time
was out on the cabin-deck, seemingly
busily engaged in the perusal of period
ical which he had purchased at the news.
stand aboard. But look where I would,
I SAVIOR I thought saw-those eyes
fixed on my companion in o. bSsilisk
stare. !
The gambler quilted my side and en-
tered the cabin, while I remained TO en-
joy my cigar. Just as my greatest castle
had erected itself mid the wreathing fra
GRANGE of the Havana, it came tumLlipg
to the ground at gentle tap Oh the
shoulder. Looking around, bsheld our
latest arrival. After pleasant "good-
morning" from him, and courteous re.
spouse from me, we were soon launched
into conversation. He made q few in
quiries as to the person who had Just left
me; but on sscertaining that knew moth
ing of the man, We were soon engaged in
other and pleasanter topics Of converse
ton. =
We passed pleasant day together. and
after supper the tables were prepared for
the usual card playing. At one of the
tables sat the gambler, and to that table
Mr.. Seely (the name by which be had in
troduced himself and myself went. They
were playing deeply, and, like sthe night
before, the gambler was the winner. None
could resist his skill, and one by Que they
retired from the table until he was left
alone, with his gains in pile before
him.
"You are in good luck, I see" OBJ
served to him a. he sat looking around,
a. though for some one else to fleece.
"Yes; here I've got some $4,000 win
nings, and can't find anyone on the boat
who will try to win il from me. 1t seems
nv luck 10 too much for them"
Ill make the effort, quietly remarked
Mr.. Seely - be sat in the chair opposite