Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1882-03-18
THE THREE GREENS.

Shortly after the Crimean war, an
Individual whose right arm encased in
splints and hung in sling, entered
magnificent jewelry shop, the proplie-
tor OF which was Mr. James Green.
The stranger had that in his appearance
which is generally styled dlstingue; his
carriage and garb revealed the military
veteran and his manners the finished
gentleman. At the door halted an ele
CANT cabriolet. and the good taste of its
owner was made apparent by the plain
but neat livery of the groom and the
choice trappings Of the handsome
blooded horse.
Tho stranger stated that he was desi
rous of procuring complete silver table
service, rich, solid and elegant with but
little ornamentation, Could Mr.. Green
prepare such n one for him? The gold
smith answered, of course, i'll the afiir-
matiye-and showed several patterns to
his visitor. who then described very
minutely the style in which he wished
tho articles to be made, aud asked by
what time they could be ready. At the
same time, he insisted on punctuality,
saying he must use the set at reception
he would soon give at his new residence
In Leicester square. Green promised
to have it done in three weeks, and then
the two parties discussed the terms.
Tie jeweler very carefully made all
his calculations and demanded 81, 200.
The stranger thought . few moments
then said he had determined upon get
ting q service Mt a cost of II 800, and
requested Mr.. Green to add as man,
more pieces to the set as would fix The
price ut that sum. Mr.. Green thanked
the gentleman for his mark of contid
cnce. and inquired of him to whose re
commendation he owed his patronage.
..No one has recommended you t.
me-" replied the stranger.
The leweler looked up in surprise. Th,
stranger. who had hitherto worn an al
of dignity almost amounting TO austerit..
ned:
Il am soldier. | have served fo
wears in India, and more recently In til
Climca. At Balaklava, / received
severe wound III my right arm and han
which will, perhaps, disable the mem
ber for life. My patronage you owe
your parents, grandparents, and in fac
to the whole line of your ancestors.
The ieweIer was amazed and bewilt
cred His parents and other ancestor
had long been dead, and could not hav
referred the soldier to him. The latte
apparently enjoyed Mr.. Green's pei
plexity, and smiling continued.
81 will make myself clearer. Whe
IN consequence of this unfortuna
wound"-hcre sudden twinge in h
arm made him start painfully-"I W,
compelled to leave the service. l resol
ed to settle i'll London. While riiil
ont, the other day, l was attracted by Il
appearance of your splendidly furnish,
shop, but more SO by the name on yo
sign, for mine is precisely the same.
this simple reason you owe the prese
visit of Colonel James Green, of t
Grena1ier Guards"
The jeweltr expressed his delight
the honor of being namesake of
distinguished warrior. and. after a II
more phrases of this sort, conversati
reverted to the business in hand.
''May | now inform you," said t
lewe)er, with some hesitation, "of t
conditions which must be general
complied with previous to making
sale?"
mo" said the Colonel, sharply.
have my own way ef doing buisenes
You and l do not know each other, a,
although my order is not an uncor
monty large one, yet it amounts tc
sum which you cannot credit a strang.
will therefore pay you sl0O ca