New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-02-11

said:
<#"Pardon me if I make a mistake,
but is not this the Honorable Victor
DinZolas?"
The Cuban, after a moments refec-
ton, recognized the general, and, with
graceful heartiness, seized his hand.
When the major had been introduced
the party withdrew to the bar. Din
zolas was not an Unlocking man; he
wore enormous black whiskers and
long hair, and spoke English easily,
but with a slight Spanish accent. Aft
er several grounds" at the bar the
general proposed a game Of poker.
No objections were raised; the Cuban
was accommodating. They went to q
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,
but the Cuban, undisturbed, still con-
tinued to rake in the money.
It must have been nearly daylight
when the major showed back his chair
and said,-
''I'm broke.'
$50 am l." the general took occa-
sion to remark.
81 am very sorry, gentlemen, - the
Cuban declared, 'for | have just be-
gun to get interested in the game
Have you nothing that you can put
up?'
"No," the major remarked. Gas I
have often been compelled to remark,
I have nothing left except my planta-
ton, my soul, and my daughter
''Ah," said the Cuban, 'would you
like to put up one of them-the plan
tation or the daughter?'
"Sir!' exclaimed the ma or, spring
ing to his feet, ''what do you mean?'
"Oh, no offence, 1 assure you. I
have more respect for my friend, the
general, than to insult his friend. l
once won a young lady-please be
seated, major; don't be excited, for |
assure you that I meant no insult"
MA or, hear what he's got to say"
the general interposed.
The major sat down; the Cuban
continued:
"Once, in the City of Mexico, 1 play
ed for a 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, providing he can gain her consent
| won the paper bearing the words,
but in truth did not win the girl She
spurned me. Perhaps I should be
more fortunate another time"
"Will you excuse the major and me
If We request q private interviewer the
general asked addressing Victor Din
zolas.
"Alost assuredly; will withdraw"
~Don't this beat anything you ever
heard of?'' said the ma or when the
Cuban had withdrawn.
4@Rather peculiar, must say; but
let me tell you I see good in it. Agree
to his proposal, put up Zalie.'
~General, do you take me for an in
fernal 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."
The major slapped the general on
the shoulder.
"You are the smartest man in the
world, general. Call that half-nigger-
looking fellow"
The Cuban resumed his place, put
up a thousand dollars against Zalie
and won. Shortly afterward the boat
landed at Campbell's Bend.
One afternoon, several days later,
the ma jor and the general sat on the
veranda overlooking the broad field
OF cotton.
"Major, is Bickles still hanging
arOund?''
"He was here yesterday, but left
somewhat dOwncast, as Zalie posi-
lively refused to marry him without
my consent. Who is that coming
through the big gate? By gracious!
tits that internal Cuban''
''That's who it isl
'EConfound my fool hide. wish I
hadn't done that caper. I wouldn't
have done it if | hadn't been half
drunk. Now that's nice piece of pa
per he's got: Wish Bickles was here.
I'd soon have them chewing each 9th
er. | don't know what to do"
Zalie came out on the veranda.
'Oh, what is that?'' she asked. a..
The Cuba had dismounted at the
yard gate.
"Oh, but doesn't he look just like
the hero of novel," Fl
''Zalie," Numbered the major, ego
into the house!''
'No offense. Will my friend the gen
eral, explain the object Of my visit?''
81 will" the general answered, '.but
would first like to send for a friend of
anlne, Biclles."
MY time is limited. Will the gener-
al explain?" -.=s~.a..s. :.
The general explained; the girl list
elled with deep interest.
44Oh how romantic" shesaid, chow
uncommon! Sir" extend
ing her hand toward the Cuban, 'I'll
60 with you"
.:What!7 the major roared, ego
with this barbarian? No, not if he |
had fifty plantations. 2
"A contract signed by a gentleman
the Cuban said, is a document OF
honor
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