The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1889-04-25

every day - good wine - this. How
ever, It's no use wishing. THERE'S
some folks thxt's born to be rich, and
can have pictures and fine houses and
all sorts Of beautiful furniture. and
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ample that have TO work hard all
our lives and put up with the plain
est food, and the toughest accommo-
dations, and don't have any time TO
rest Well, suppose it's all right,
but 1t does seem to me as II things
weraH't ordered SO justly as they
might be-
SO it was that the demons OF envy
and discomfort took possession OF the
Hitherto oententsd and happy Black
smith While In this Disconnected
frame Of mind he did not observe an
individual with dark complexion and
hair Of raven blackness, who appeared
TO be following him. At length the
latter overlook him. and accosted- him
with a familiar: 'Good-morning.
'Good-morning," responded Tim,
Zoo disc0ntented to be curious.
at appears~tos me, said the stran-
ger. that you are in trouble. You
look sober. p"
Il suppose l have a right to look
SO, said Tim, with an absence OF his
usual politeness. &c
Il do not mean any impertinence,
be assured" said the other. II
thought might possibly be Of service. +"
Il don't Lind telling you what
troubled me-" said Tim, after mo-
ment's pause Give just been up to
the house OF Squire Norcross, and
when ! saw his handsome house and
costly furniture, and thought Of my
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"You felt that fortune was unjust in
giving him so much and you SO little.
That is 1t, is it not2n
You are right" said the black
smith.
you felt, perhaps, that you would
BIO good deal happier in his place
than In yeur=o#n nj. = -4==--------=-z=
''Of course | should. He has moth
ing to do but to enjoy himself
Perhaps you would like to make the
exchanged"
''lt's no use wishing that
.'On the contrary, / can affect the
change for you -,
.YouM exclaimed Tim, looking at
his companion in establishment
Yes, said the other, cempesedly.
= And give me the fine house and
all the wealth Of Squire Norcrossp''
Yes; but only on condition that
you actually reneunee your identity
and become Squire Norcross himself. "
"And what will become OF himp'
Oh, he will be changed into Tim,
the Blacksmith. y
Well" said Tim, his eyes gleam-
ing with delight at the prospects of
becoming a millionaire straightway,
~ agree
but to affect the change, let me
say one thing.zt is to continue for q
week. If, at the end of that time, you
wish tito be made permanent, it shall
be So If not. you have only to say
Presto, changed and you will at once
become Tim, the Blacksmith, again.
I" No fear of that, said Tim
THAT we-shall@- set, said-~thei
stranger.
he waved his hand, and
Tim Immediately found himself sitting
in the arm chair of Squire Norcross,
in the splendid apartment which had
kindled his admiration and discon-
tent.
% And | am master of all his
wealth, ny thought Tim, exultingly.
He looked about him, with COM
placef1ey
His exultation was little dashed
when he happened to catch his own
figure reflected in the mirror opposite,
for be it known that Tim, in his own
person, was quite comedy, while Squire
Norcross was at least fifteen years
older, and not at all prepossessing In
appearance. He was, besides, of a
much smaller make. and Tim was
somewhat dismayed, when, in place of
his stout and muscular arm, he recog-
nized the thin and >shrunken member
which he had inherited with the
Squire's property.
However thought he, recovering
himself, z" it doesn't make much diff
ference about being stout and vigor-
Gus, as long as | shan't have to work
any more"
The table containing the wine and
refreshments had not yet been re-
moved. Remembering the delicious
taste of the latter, Tim poured out
glass and quaffed it. 1t was very
singular, but it did not taste nearly as
good as before.
They must have changed the
wine,,@ thought he.
He was mistaken; it was only his
taste that had changed. 1t struck him
that he would like to walk-around and
survey his,new property and its extent.
He accordingly put his foot upon the
carpet and essayed to step on It, when
a terrible twinge seized him. He
thought at first he had been bitten by.
a snake, or something Of this kind,
and roared with pain. A servant came
running into the room in great alarm.
@ What's the matter with my footP'
exclaimed Tim, querulously. 1T feels
as II pins were being stuck in it.. .
'tIsn't it the gout?" asked the serv-
ant, respectfully. 4
The gout!' exclaimed Tim, in dis
may. "You don't mean to say that
have the govt, do youp"
"You know, Squire Norcross," said
the servant, a little surprised, ..that
DIR. Bolus said that was the matter
with you"
:. / don't remember any thing of the.
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