Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-06

neered earnestly Into bis mouth, was hr-
morous spectacle. and II was well for the
Majors tender sensibilities that they were
upobserved. u
Magnificent teeth, those you have"
remarked Mr.. Jobson admiringly; "but
you,ye not three la the top row. and a..
most fun In front. What difference IL
must make 10 your appearancel"
81 should rather think 1t did," said the
Msier. with considerable emphasis.
"Bar accidents, your teeth win live
longer than you. How could you have lost
the missing onesf"
"Tbose provided by nature were kicked
out at football over twenty years ago." re.
pljed the Major. "The admirable substi-
iutes furnished by your useful profession are
now az the bottom OF the ocean,"
"At the bottom Of the oceanl" echoed
Mr.. ,jobson, In anazement.
"Exaetly. Perhaps the plate has gone
10 supply deficiency In the mouth Of some
eyed sbark. This Is how II happened Two
bslf-tipsy fellows came into my cabin IN
the middle OF the night In search of drink.
| directed them TO a flask OF whiskey which
was In The lower bunk, and fell asleep
again. but have an indlstInct recollection
OF one OF them leaning over me to empty
something through the portfolio. In the
morning the lumber OF scented water which
hsd contained my teeth was empty. VI
course, under the circumstances, ! could
not appear among the passengers again,
md / have had II given out that am in
disposed. Mr.. JObson. you are the only
man on board who can do anything for
me. Believe me. the happiness OF AT least
one other besides myself depends upon
you"
"The difficulty would be to find work.
shop" sand Mr.. Jobson, tbougbtfully;
"but perh1ps the Doctor would assist us
In that"
"The Doctor will place every faculty nj
your disposal, | am sure" replied the
Major, eagerly. ale is in my conf
dence."
"Then you may look upon the thing as
done, as, fortunately, / have everything
necessary in the portmanteau In my cabin.
will match your teeth in the morning
early, and by noon on the following day
you will be yourself again."
"How shall ever reward you." cried
the Major, grasping the little mans hand
in his gratitude. "You shall name your
own fee, besides having made a staunch
friend for liie.'
MY fee will be the usual one" replied
Mr.. Jobson calmly. "But that necessity
forbids 1t, should make no charge at all.
for yours Is the only case have met in my
profession in which there has been a spice
Of novelty and interest. But perhaps |
NAV one day ask a favor OF YOU. ] am
writing book; you may be kind enough
when il is completed TO permit its publica-
| ton under your patronage"
The Major declared that he would be only
| too delighted. and he further pledged him
| self TO take 100 copies OF the work.
81 know 'svery presumptuOus OF me, y
| Sparkle was saying TO Mrs. Pennington
| two DAYS after the events recorded, "bnt
| for The life OF me / can't help It. / love
| you. upon my honor l do, most dearly"
81 doubt your word. Mr. Sparkle" an
| swered the widow calmly.
"rve been trying to pluck up courage to
speak 10 you for days"
"Just four days" suggested the lady,
smiling.
| .'Well, about that time and the young
man changed color" but you are not lis
tening seriously to me. You little kno"
| 10y
Mr.. Sparkle stopped abruptly. His hated
| and powerful rival approached, erect anC
| dlgnited, along the deck. The Malol
| par sed in front OF them, smiling the we'll
| known beautiful smile, and disclosing th'
well-known beautiful teeth.
"How do you do. Mrs. Pennington
| Mr.. Sparkle, how are your"
SPARKLE rose from his seat and offered h
band. The Major favored him with {
hearty, reyenPeful grip. which made h!
fingers Jingle for an hour afterward, am
| coolly sank into the vacant chair. Swal
lowing bis rage, Mr.. Sparkle retired. BE
fore the night closed Major olympic hlC
| vowed away bis dictatorship and Mrs
| Pennington her wdowhood.
In the course OF time Mr.. Jobson'S bool
was given TO the world. 1t consisted oil
number Of poems under the title o
"Dreams. by a Dreamer" and It was in
scribed with the name OF Major olympic
Copies are now very scarce.