The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-05-01

I'd and without noting his way staggere
on. BY and by he came to a narro
re alley which led down to the water side
II and be turned down upon the wharf an
sat down on an old spar. He had bee
is there but few moments when he felt
hand upon his shoulder He looked u
J. and by the moonlight he could see tn
1t dark face of the man who had RUNE,
Il him.
"Why do you sit here ir the cold I?
asked the stranger.
e Leave me Oh I would never Sc,
). you more from this time!" cried Am
n brose bitterly.
"bnt perhaps [ may help you, replies
the stranger. You are young enough tc
: learn"
Learn y exclaimed Ambrose. ooh,
: great heavens. and have L not learned
this night what never-neyer"
The young man burst into tears, and
: his sobs were deep and painful.
Come, come, said the stranger, stand
up and trust me, and L may help you"
There was something so kind in the
voice that Ambrose could not resist, and
he arose to his feet.
Ambrose Dearborn said the strange
man, 81 have this evening taken from
you more than four hundred pounds, and
L do not think you can afford to lose if.
Here we are, alone and before God. Now
promise me, upon your honor as man,
that you will never stake any amount at
hazard again-that never again will Won
play at any game OF chance for the value
OF anything-and l will restore to vou
every penny | have won from you to-
night I"
Ambrose for moment stood like
man in dream. Then he caught his
companion by the arm.
''Iou do not trife?' he said in
hoarse whisper.
''Give me the promise, and see," re-
piled the stranger.
Ambrose clasped his hands, and turn
ing his eyes towards heaven. he made an
oath embracing just the proposition
winch had been made to him; and when
he had done, his eyes sank to the earth
and he burst into tears. The stranger
took roll from his pocket, and handed
II rs nX6ffk Walk up ,uoot :
wax is t9Kfifnea" whispered Ambrose, as
he clutched the money.
"Ah-then we'll walk together SAID
the stranger. =,
"But tell me what this meansE sad
Ambrose, energetically. Who are yon'
sir?''
.sNe7er mind now" replied the strang
er. I shall see you again and then l
will explain. But let US be OH our way
for it is cold here. =,
On the way the stranger kept up sucl
a rattle of conversation that Ambrose
not only had no chance TO mention th'
suh;ect CT the evenings transaction, ou'
t NV the time he had reached home hl'
; feelings had gone back into their wontel
channel.
It Il would invite you in, said Ambrose
but
e sNever mind, said the stranger. us
let me step into the passage, Tor l wal
to light my cigar. ,,
e OF course Ambrose could not object
of tbis and as he opened his door I'll
in stranger followed him in. He wake
through the passage, and as he opehe
IN fine door of the sitting room his compa
ld ion was at MS back.
rs. Lydia sat at her table, ana her Ia
1t was pale: but she had not been crylh
nix Gov the words her brother had spoken
on her before he went out had inspired h
the with strange hope. She arose TO Il
nd feet, aid while her husband was wlshi
ote that his companion had renamed III
:. massage. he was not little startled
he hear the said individual speak somewI
hat iocularly as follows: ,-
fifty "Wei!, sister you see I've brou
rose him. ond we are both of Us, all rig
bet can assure you. ro,;
ON For nnoLneue All
! &c struck. but the truth quickly has
upon him. ,,,,o oOned
) he ..TaDtain Barrows, at your service
! the he replied. Ha, ha, ho you dl
Lnoyv me. He's Just found me out,
, ~. dia." .,
this not. He struggled a moment with
:. feelings that rushed up IN his 90
'iiiie and then sinking down into char
began hurst into tears. His wife utter
'uhoS cuick cry, and started forward. :,
glass ssDon't be afraid, gasped Amh
better Tn safe-safe. But I can't help
e lost Tell hey. Jim-tell her all. Tell
again. now for she has right to know.
,efully The stout captain drew his sister
4 then his knee. and then related to her al
had happened since he left her.
, game s.Ab Ambrose, he concluded
| those moment saw you take the l''S' 'e
r. nor ereigns from your pocket, l knew
is own mo would soon ruin you, and -"
among saw you draw forth the pachase oi
handle / only knew that l shouio '"Ae
till, he every one from you, and that any
man as fenced card player could have do
in good same. Having taught you So'
flashes lesson in picquet, l resolved on
le clock YOU the second lesson. l hope
m stag work we'll - c
nn;lass And il did work well. CAPITA
hundred rows feill''li'e' "A'-
lad seen and then Went away
ny wears wear he came again, and this
found Lydia as happy as princes