The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1890-03-06
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Cuban declared, 'for have just begun
70 get interested in the game. Have you
nothing that you can put ups"
mo, the major remarked AS
have often been compelled to remark,
have nothing left except my plantation.
my soul and my daughter"
"Ah.r said the Cuban. land would
You like to put up one OF tnem-the
plantation OF the daughter
"Sir!" exclaimed the major, springing
70 his feet. '.what do you mean
~Oh. no offense, assure you have
more respect for my friend. the general.
than to insult his friend. once won q
young lady-please be seated, major;
don't be excited, for Iassure you that
mean no insult 90 ~ =
Major, hear what he's gotto say" the
general interposed.
The major sat down: the Cuban con-
tinued;
"Once, in the city Of Mexico, played
for gentlenan's daughter and won her.
An agreement was drawn up. reading
about this way: i agree to give the
bearer my daughter so-and-so, provided
he can gain her consent. Iwon the pa
per bearing these words, but in truth
did not win the girl She spurned me.
Perhaps should be more fortunate an
other time" ffF &8K
will you excuse the major and me If
we request private interview the
general asked. addressing Victor Dinxo-
las. t# M #Ff86E.
"Most assuredly; will withdraw"
Don't this beat anything you eyer
heard Of. said the major when the Gu
ban had withdrawn. y
Rather peculiar, must say; but let
me tell you. see good in it. Agree to
his proposal-put up Zalie.n 81 e348
General, do you take me for an infer
nal barbarian
'@oh, no. Now, If you put up your
daughter and lose her. this Cuban might
come around, and-well, he might scare
the life out Of Bickles." 8 VEL
The major slapped the general on the
shoulder. sla rs fars ~.
"You are the smartest man in the
world, general Call that half niger
looking fellow"
The Cuban resumed his place. put up
81, 600 against Zalie and won. Shortly
afterwards the boat landed at Campbell's
Bend.
One afternoon, several days later, the
major and the general sat on the veran-
da overlooking the broad field of cotton.
Major. is Bickles still hanging
around?"
"He was here yesterday, but left some
what downcast, as Zalie positively re-
fused to marry him without my consent
Who is that coming through the big
gate9 By gracious, it's that internal
| Cuban" ,sr sR ~
That's who it is"
"Confound my fool hide. / wish
hadn't done that caper. wouldn't have
done II if ] hadn't been half drunk. Now,
that S nice piece of paper he's got.
Wish Bickles was here. I'd soon have
them chewing each other. Idont know
! what to do"
Zalle came out on the veranda.
"Oh, who is that?" she asked.
The Cuban had dismounted at the yard
gate.
"Oh, but doesn't he look like hero Of
a novel;"
"Zalie,' thundered the major Ego
into the house"
The girl obeyed The Cuban came up
the steps.
"Ah, general, glad to see you again;
and the major, I hope he has not forgot
ten me"
"No," said the major; ''sit down"
The Cuban took seat and began to
fan himself with his broad brimmed hat
The major snorted; the general hem
med and hawed.
"Ah,' said the Cuban, lis Miss-Miss
let me see examining the paper; ah,
Miss Zalie. Is she at homer"
"Look here" said the major; II want
you to understand that my daughter is
not slave"
"Oh, certainly, / understand that, but
she is mine if can win her. This pa
per-
"Hang the paperr"'
But, as a gentleman, you cannot, ah,
give me word here, cannot repudiate +"
"That's fact" the major admitted
"Will you call herr"
The majors face grew livid with rage,
but he called Zalie. She came out, and
when the Cuban was presented she
bowed with charming grace.
"a very handsome GIRL" said the Gu
ban. "She has many fine points"
Sir" Numbered the major, springing
to his feet. ttA- tiN 8'fF
"No offense. Will my friend, the
general, explain the object of my visits"
II WILL" the general answered, "but
would first like to send for friend of
mine, Mr.. Bickles.
my time is limited. VIII the general
explain?'
The general explained; the girl listened
with deep interest "Oh, how roman
tic" she said, show charmingly uncom-
mon! Sir" extending her hand toward
the Cuban, "Ill go with you,
"What!' the major roared, ego with
this barbarian? No, not if he had fifty
plantations.
"a contract signed by gentleman"
the Cuban said, sis a document of
| honor"