The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-02

3S u 3000 W &1o1nG8 u9s 3u00EDV stopping, he would throw back his head and turn aside with wonderful grace, the bevitching lits3s fairy floating towards him al oae moment e if about to thEou herself into his armx then drawing back and lnring him hither and thither in puf- suit of her, the glance of their eye alone showing that they formed one couple. At last the Bcsyar turned round complete iy and placed himself in front of the gyp- sies, as if he had turned his back on his parner. wishing in his rage to dance quite alone; aeain with one bcand he re- snmed his place before her, their hands mel, and he valued round with her at lightning speed. l. almost made me giddy to watch them.
 feaRed all the time that the unbiush. rude to the countess. He had ample opportunity. One misdeed more or less could matter nothing 10 man with q price on his heAd-the countess was quite in his power. was determined tha, if he forgot himself or displayed any impropriety in his manner towards the countess should make a rush for the pistols and shoot him down like a dog. What are you smiling ats Parole d'honneur! was bent upon 1t. Nothing of the kind occurred. Fekese led the countess to her seat, reverently kissed her hand. and then turned to me. Laying his hand familiarity on my shoal- der. he said:
 And you, old gentleman, you are not dancing"
 (lnsolence, Old gentleman 10 me !
 Thank you. cannot dance"
 Indeed. that alters the case" He turned away to the countess Pardon us, your ladyship, for no, being duly pre- pared for the reception of distinguished guests. hope you will be content with what we have: |, is not much, indeed, but none the worse for that"
 He alluded to the supper. IL was a sumptuous banquet, can tell you A small kettle filled with slices of lamb was placed on the table and the whole band gathered round il. The riches of the world would not have procured a plate each person fished scraps of meat out oi the kettle with pocket-knife and blt of bread. My little countess ate as though she had had nothing for three days. The captain of the band himself selected the ,id-bits for her and cut sew eral pieces of white bread. Her appetite was excellent.
 Feke,e suddenly remarked that was taking no part in the repAst. He frs, frowned ominously. but soon recovered his temper and smilingiy inquired why did no, eat.
 Eat away. eat away, old gentleman this will fatten you-stolen meat IS very nourishing."
 Thank you,"I answered. "i, is too highly seasoned for me-
 The wine, of course, was served in a kulatch-such people know nothing ol glasses. Alter their custom Fekete drank first himself. Rubbing the neck of the vessel with his wristband, he hand cd the wine to the countess, who took !; readily and, putting her lips to il. drained hearty draft. Think of il. my friends she drank. and good deal too Once more t came to my turn "Drink, old boy" t'' old boy" he had come to now)," drink, Jus. to wake your self up"
 Thank you, am not allowed to drink live homr opathically."
 "Ah laughed he, " understand simiila simiiibus." (He even undets stood Latin , "l also follow the homeopathic system, yesterday wine did me an injury to-day cure myself with wine"
 felt sure that they wished to in;oxlcats us first and then take our lives. Hos they could drink, too. Though only | five in number they emptied cask of wine and rose from the table perfectly sober. While the others took some wiu< to the gyps,es the captain again ap- preached your humble servant.
 Well, we'll. old gentleman (4Devi take you, with your 'old gentleman .'' thought D; "you don't eat, drink ol dancer How do you pass your time Do you play eards."
 He took a pack of cards from hi. pocket.
 Now" thought l, "ke wants to fint put how much money 1 have"
 don't do that either" answered 'I have never played"
 No matter. t'll soon teach you a gameSit's very easy. Look here, lpu one card here, and another there. Yot stake on that, on this, whoever's mum l Der first turns up wins the stakes 
 The shameless fellow wanted to ieacf me lansquenes if the requirement o this game had not cost me two Of my es tates! Yet l had to allow him to teaci me had little silver and some cop pers in my pocket-this thought nigh risk.
 "What. you don't want to play for cop pers with me? Whom do you take ma Tor, siS. Here is the bank" ! He threw a whole pie of brand-nev ducats on the table had lev goi< pieces in a pockes-book; tremblingiy laid one on q card The cards were shuffied and woa. The rotbes pai< me. Al no price would venture take uy my winnings. leit it as fresh stake wos again, and did the same thing For the third, fourth, fifth asd sixth time. l won- Thick drops of psspisasion GOV cred my forehead. It is not exactly ons | of the nlezxures of life to win money iron