Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-24


affair was not pressing, a week hence
would do for him admirably, and Cheat
ham, unctuously rubbing his hands to,
gether, said that would suit him exactly;
upon which the stranger took up his hat
and gloves and turned to the door, but
Mir. Cheatham was there before him,
bowling him out with his extra best
cringe.
"Of course he did make inquiries, he
admits the fact, and found that my credit
was good. and that was the owner of a
couple of estates, aud he was more than
satisfied.
when the sharper returned, at the
day and hour appointed, he chtered the
money lenders Office in q towering pas
| sion.
"He knew human nature, and doubtless
had had dealings with other Mr.. Cheat
hams before. He was aware that it was
q dead certainty that the man had made
| inquiries, and he traded on it.
''He accused the wretched Jew Of kav-
ing broken his word, and vowed that
nothing on earth Should induce him to
take penny of his dirty money and
paced the Office in fury
''In vain Cheatham swore by all his
gods that he had not inquired, not asked
one single question
The ma or would have nothing what
ever to do with him, and strobe to the
door, but again Cheatham was there first,
and in possession of the handle.
"He would not be denied
'The major must not go: the money
was actually in his Office, he would make
it twice the sum. if he desired 1t, upon
his note of hand only, He should be SO
sorry not to do business with him in con-
sequence of such an unpleasant mistake
He begged and prayed and implored
TIL the majors anger cooled, and to
obHge Cheatham, simply to oblige him, he
at last consented to take the 81 600 for
which he had bargained, showing tho
most utter Indifference about it. The
money lender eagerly counted out the
notes and handed them to him, and the
major left the office"
And did not return to it?'
mo. and never will; he changed the
notes and started for another country,
wherein to begin new life II is the
cleveress trick have ever heard Of -
Poor beggar, | hope he'll reform"
said Charlie Vane land, by jovel I'm
glad he gave Cheatham lesson be has
ruined many good fellow who had got
mercilessly entangled in his net. OF
course, you're not responsible IN any
way"
Neither morally nor legally; he is too
big scamp to command my sympathy.
to which he now wildly appeals.
Rather! and how did that scoundrel
get your cardY'
1T is not fac-simile of mine; he must
have had it printed for himself. and is now
probably using the rest of the hundred in
the United Statesl'
No, no. the money once obtained. he
would keep no trace Of the transaction"
You are right, he has doubtless an
other alias before now.
The affair has annoyed me; it Is new
and unpleasant experience 10 Be mixed up
with sucha man as Cheatham.
Il wish it were with NE. sighed vane.
Come, dine with me, and to- morrow
we will go north; let Us both forget our
troubles"
Easier said than done. De Lancy. II
mine were no worse than yours ! might,
but I've tired my governor out. AID he
has stopped payment. I've wasted fort
night Of my leave because have not hsd
the pluck 70 face him AID tell him the
truth about my naollIf1eo-
Wei, suppose we ask him down. and
set Rosie that is nv sister, TO wheedle
Tin. He wouldn't have G chance against
her, can tell you You always were q
favorite Of mine IN spite of your faults. /
for you are blessed with heart. instead /
Of that strange article which does duty .
for one in most mems breasts in thess de- i
generate days.
Charles Vaoe extended his hand and 1
grssped that Of his friend.
Major, you're brick, " he said with /
feeling "Tl try 10 be better fellow. if
'nly to gain your good opinion.
l. was actually dark when Maj D.
LA1cy's dog cart turned iato the gs.eway
# his pretty little place.
They oo1 : expect you, b. they VIII
'e pleased 70 see yoU, nevertheless. &c
aid Stay. there is e1s OF tie game
leepers; drive On and I'll speak 70 him
Ind be after you IN Q minute. and ihs
major Jumped out
Charles vaae Ahxhted before the hail
.oor. which almost Immediately opened
nd n another r.anen. two ssfs srus
vere about his neck
You dear ds&r old pat crSed s1very
'osrs. II have been watching fer you FOR
y age; how lste you ars. AID hov & ~ |
n to See yuu, and SIZE not only gave hi-z
k1g. brs very decided kiss
TEe1 sic reco.led u.t.a
George, 1neyef Win fcrg!rs rcz~ she
Ied: "yoE have bean cutting yor- E7s-
ache /. Is not half the size II WA. aa6
. was surh beauty
Maj De LAncy sss crossing tie lawn.
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