The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-30

/ was not an Ill IOok1nS HAIL. NO "OAS
enormous black whiskers and long hair,
and spoke English easily, but with a
slight Spanish accent. After several
rounds" at the bar, the general
proposed a game Of poker. No obJec-
tions were raised; the Cuban was &C
commodating. They went to private
apartment, and were soon deep in the
thrilling anxiety of the great American
pastime." From the very first Dinzolas
| began to win. The major snorted and
the general fumed, hut the Cuban, IN
disturbed, continued to rake in the
money.
1t must have been nearly daylight
when the major showed back his chair
and said:
'sT'm broke"
to remark.
81 am very sorry, gentlemen" The
Cuban declared, ''for 1 have just begun
to get interested in the game. Have you
nothing that you can put up?"
mo-" the major remarked. GAS !
have often been compelled to remark, I
have nothing left except my plantation,
my soul and my daughter"
"Ah," said the Cuban, land would
you like to put up one of them-the
plantation or the daughter"
"Snr' exclaimed the major, springing
to his feet, ''what do you mean?"
sob, no offense, / assure you. have
more respect for my friend, the general,
than to insult his friend. 1 once won a
young lady-please be seated, major;
don't be excited, for I assure you that !
mean no insult"
"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 gentleman's daughter and won her.
An agreement was drawn up, reading
about this way: 4 agree to give the
bearer my daughter so-and-so, provided
he can gain her consent 1 won the pa
per bearing these words, but in truth
did not win the girl. She spurned me.
Perhaps l should be more fortunate an
other time"
"Wiu you excuse the major and me if
we request a private interview? the
general asked, addressing Victor Dinzo-
las.
''Most assuredly; will withdraw"
"Don't this beat anything you ever
heard Of" said the major when the Gu
ban had withdrawn.
Rather peculiar, must say; but let
me tell you, see good in it. Agree to
his proposal-put up Zalie."
General, do you take me for an infer
nal bar barian?''
"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."
The major slapped the general on the
shoulder.
"You are the smartest man in the
world, general. Call that half niger
looking fellow"
The Cuban resumed his place, put up
81 900 against Zalie and won. Shortly
afterwards the boat landed at Campbells
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
aroundy'
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
gate? By gracious, it's that internal
Cuban"
That's who it is"
"Confound my fool hide. I wish
hadn't done that caper. l wouldn't have
done it if l hadn't been half drunk. Now,
that nice piece Of paper he's got.
Wish Bickles was here. I'd soon, have
them chewing each other. don't know
what to do"
Zalie came out on the veranda.
"Oh, who is that?" she asked.
The Cuban had dismounted at the yard
gate.
ooh, but doesn't he look like hero OF
a novely'
"Zalie," Numbered 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, hope he has not forgot
ten me-"
NO." said the major; "sit down"
The Cuban took a seat and began to
fan himself with his broad brimmed hat.
The major snorted; the general hem
med and hawed.
All" said the Cuban, sis Miss-Misa
let me see examining the paper; ah,
Miss Zalie Is she at homer"
Look here" said the major; 81 want
you to understand that my daughter is
not a slave"
''Oh, certainly, understand that, but
she is mine if l can win her. This pa
per-
Hang the paper!"
"But, as a gentleman, you cannot, ah,
give me a word here, cannot repudiate."
That's a fact" the major admitted.
''Will you call herr
The majors face grew fvid with rage,
but he called Zaie. 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 tine points"
Sir" thundered the major, springing
to his feet.
No offense. VIII my friend, the
general, explain the object of my visit:'
Il will" the general answered, "but