Morris tribune., 1883-09-22
TRICKS OF HOUSEKEEPING.

Easy" l said, Il have not finished.
the TWO came to the point at which
stopped, the elder man turned round
and saw me. /. He started, and then his
companion turned round and stared al
me. The younger man, after studying
me all over, said. in tone certainly not
meant for my ears, ''pshaw! 1t is all
Greek to him. Look at his rig. He
doesn't know the difference between a
monkey and a pony" They both laughed
and seeing that they did not regard my
presence fayorabiy. moved away.
"You heard all you tell me, and from
these two meE?" queried Brown, a
slight tone of incredulity in his voice !;
and then hastily correcting himself, he
added, "do not blame me. You do not
understand the importance of this.
Why, it is worth el.0OO Of any mans
money. Have you any cash about your"
he added.
Yes" I said. II have nearly all that
was saved from the wreck of my bust
ness-about e130."
Under the circumstances" said my
friend, 1.-The los7 Of every penny of that
would not make much difference to you
now. WilIyou take my advice"
"What is it?" l asked.
Put century on the mare, Queen
Bess, for the steeplechase."
"a WHAT"
ooh, excuse me-" he said 81 forgot
that you do not we'll understand these
terms What | intend to do myself, and
what I would certainly do in your cir
substances, after what you have told
me, is TO back Queen Bess to win the
steepIechaSe. If can invest it, | shall
put 600 on her, and hope you will do
the same"
But what about this steeplechase?"
I asked. You speak of it as something
out Of~common."
80 yes" he exclaimed. "Tt is the
favorite race down here. The horses
are all superior animals, far above the
average, and the prize is valuable. 1t
Is. in fact, the race of the day"
''Well," L said, you know more about
it than do" and, taking 600 from my
purse, continued, if this goes with tbs
rest it won't grieve me. DO what you
like with it."
Mind" said he, ''you may never
see q single fartling of this again. 1t
may be all swept into another mans
pocket in the flash of an eyn. But, at
the same time; during your life, you
will never have such chance ofconvert-
ing every sovereign of that sum into
fifty"
Brown looked anxiously around.
"Where is this scapegrace of son of
mine?" he asked himself. eff l did not
want him he void be sticking to me like
bird-lime. There he is, by jove. Jack!
Jack"
Jack heard him and joined US. He
was fine flashing young fellow, about 20
years OF age.
'Jack," said his father, "mum's the
word"
Eyes, sir" said Jack.
"There never was such a chance,
Jack" said his father, and he drew the
young man to him and whispered few
words.
at cannot be, sir" said Jack. "They
are putting all the money they Lave on
Blue5kin.'
Not a word more now, Jack, until all
is over, and then we'll see. I'm going
to put century on the mare. | have
advised nay friend here to back her for
the same money. Now, Jack, here is
my friends money, and yon must put it
on quietly alter the next race. Put it
on in ponies-a pony means e25," he
explained to me-"with Cowes and
Malin and Sprat and Pointer; they are
all good for any money. When you
have finished meet US here; but
mind-dead silence! I am putting a
a hundred on for myself and a flyer for
you."
Gail right, sir" said Jack, and he left
us. E sar
The horses forfhesecond race came
out; the usual excitement followed; the |
race was run, the winner declared, and |
all SO far concluded. A hush came over |
the occupants of the stand and ring. |
There was a great deal of excitement |
but 1t was all suppressed. Mems faces |
were flushed and there were groups |
talking in whispers all abous,, and cards |
OF the races were constantly referred to |
1or the purpose OF settling some disput-
ed point Orto give additional informa-
ton. The betting men, in their out
landish and ridiculous garments, were
tor The most part contemplatively sur,
veying the scene. The bell rang, and |
the whole crowdsstarted as if it had re-
ceived an electric shock. The numbers
ana names were just now run up the |
board, and the horses and their jockeys
were publicly proclaimed. 'Blueskin |
runs away with it," said man in a
asked another. "Cluney," was the an
swer. COB, then he should not he lost
sight Of" said sharp-looking little fell
low. with card Of the races in one
hand and pencil in the other. "But is
Cluneys name up as his rider?" "By
Jove, mol" was the reply. "Galgey
rides Blueskin; and let me see-yes.
Quincy has the leg up on Queen Bess.
That is strange. Cluney is the
best steeplechase rider in the kingdom,
and should BE on BIueskin against the
mare" "The thing is over, remarked
another. ''If any of you want to win
money go and put it on now. Captain
81 ick, the stable commissioner konw
s plling on every farthing he can act on
Blueskin:" You know?" inquired
keen-looking individual in the group.
How do you known, "Well, I was +
present when he put on a pony with
Watts at two to one; and he said that it
vas the last farthing he could invest for
he stable" The keen individual turned
Iside. THAT is good enough for me-"
ne NUT cred. 81 know Black, and if
3lueskin was to win, he would not be
;oing round the ring taking DIFFERS into
MS confidence, Whatever wins, Blue
KIN won't win" And then after DELHI
:;ratIng seriously, he audibiy continued:
i put flyer on the m re, Queen Bess.
jlupey rides her, and am not able to
eaG large print il she is NOT meant 20
and heap of coin for the captain and
lis cronies." saw him 90 to a man in
suit of farming red, hand him a IS
lote, and get card in return, andlthe
le lit cigar and appeared satisfied.
The horses were ndw being stripped
nd saddled and the jockeys weighed.
ly brother Harry ca ne and asked me
have a Look at the horses. There
ere twelve starters. be said. hy1t there :.