The Minneapolis observer., 1890-09-13
Diamond Got Diamond.
BY
WILLIAa WALLER.
pARr FIRsr.

into his soul like a branding iron
into hesh-why, he could not tell,
but he would hear them again, and
knew their full meaning. The two
here separated; the one to indulge
in his inveteratc habits of smoking
and day-dreaming; the other to
read again that letter she had
found, and eoncoct some method
by which she could fulfill its man,
dates.
Mr.. Jerrold, Ephraim like, was
joined to'his idols; and when re-
solving 10 stop playing for ever,
would finish his resolution by say
ing: For me to give up my pleas
ures now. in my old age, IS not
worth the candle. Then there S
jessie take delight IN watching
the development Of the talent and
skill she seems to possess. She
says she wants to be able to beat
Crittenden Deverell, then she will
be satisfied. He is a keen one,
and always sweeps my heaviest bets
into his pocket, as if they were his
by right of original manufacture
Jessie has never met my two new
adversaries. must have them
here some day when she has no en-.
gagements to take her from home. -
The two referred to were Judge
Brewster, from neighboring state
and young Eugene harrington, q
new acquaintance of Jessie's lover
Mr.. Deverell. Much as Mr.. Ter
rold wished to have them meet hi.
lovely and accomplished daughter
she always made it an imperative
appointment that prevented such a
meeting. Why she would moi
meet them was best and only
known to her.
OF late Norton Jerrold's losses
in games with the old Judge were
heavy and frequent; but oftener he
was the dupe OF Eugene Barring
ton 5 trickery. Jessie's father was
completely outwitted by these two
men; yet there was that terrible,
fascinating hope, which always
permeates the being who loses,
and Mr.. Jerrold continued to tempt
Dame Foftune.
One bright, September day,
Jessie surprised her father by say
ing: Papa, | heard today that
my engagement to Crittenden
Deverell is being whispered all
through our circle. | wonder how
II has leaked out9"
The old mans face clouded be.
fore he replied.
This is the first mention you
have made of it to me, Jessie, and
| am sorry your heart is so wrapped
up in Deyerell | wish it were
otherwise; and yet, l know you
love him as he loves you. Per
haps the loyelight in those tell tale
orbs has revealed the secret; for
they so often speak of hidden
things to me. "
"Oh, " said Jessie, III know you
think | might do better than to
marry Crittenden, don you' But
think differently. Simply being
engaged does not always signify
a certainty Of marriage; for, | shall
marry no man until | know him
first. Engagement is only a nee
cssary step, toward learning the
real character and habits OF a man.
Now, papa, if find Crittenden un-
worthy OF me, shall give him up. :"
''We Will say nothing more on
the subject now" said Mr. Jerrold.
"Run and don your prettiest car
rage dress; a brisk drive will en-
nance the tint of your lips and
checks. Here comes your black
princes, prancing with pride in an.
ticipation Of so precious a burden
as your sweet self.
MIR. Jerrold had devested plan
by which he hoped to estrange
these lovers; for he knew that
Deverell was fast becoming a reck-
less gamester
They wefs soon out on the
smooth boulevard; and MIR. Terrold
took Jessie by surprise when he
said:
Daughter, have Just invested
quite a neat sum in complete set
of jewels for YOU. Now. how
would YOU like to replenish your
wardrobe and spend some time in
travel1 This place surely is mo-
notonous.
"Oh. papa. You are kinder to
me than deserve | should be
delighted TO spend a few months
abroad; but | don't think could
stay long: should miss YOU and
Crittenden so much. that all pleas
ure would be absorbed by home.
sickness.
so YOU think, Jessie, but we
will see. The Plagg family will
sail for Europe in October, and as
they we've such dear friends of
your mother, are anxious to have
YOU accompany them. You can
decide after YOU have consulted
Mrs. Flag.
Mr., Jerrold thought that a sep
aration would break off the attach
ment. BY brief absence Jessie
hoped 10 better and more speedily