Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-03
A WONDERFUL DREAM.


would win in lottery. He was an as.
sistant in the barber shop of Don Simon
Pesetero. When his fortune came he
would wed Julie and be happy. Just
now they were both poor, and must
wait.
Jose extracted teeth and followed his
master when there was work to be done
in the village. Julie shaved the clients
with a sure hand. For their services
they each receivd 600 francs year aud
board. The board consisted of daily
allowance of bread, two sardines, half a
dozen tomatoes, and water at discretion.
When the time came for Jose Bomba
to join the army he tried to comfort Julie
with the assurance that he would soon
be rich Then he kissed her and went
away
When he was gone Julie found she had
to do his work, even TO the drawing OF
teeth, for Don Simon was stingy and
saw chance to save Jose's pay. One
day the maid sought the master
Sir, she said. will you advance me
20 francs on my wages 2"
-You little prodigal. what do you wan.
with so muchT"
II had a wonderful dream"
Well, what has dream got to dc
with 90 francs?r
] dreamed that 5,555 would win the
capital prize in the lottery, and want tc
buy the ticket.
The old man shrugged his shoulders
and gave her the money.
Julie took the gold pieces and all the
week she seemed very happy. When
the annual fete of Talavera came round
she amused herself like fool, gorging
herself with fried fish, cakes, and ave
lines She placed three wax candles be-
fore the statue of Saint Rogue to obtain
the prompt return of Jose.
Don Simon was in the habit of reading
aloud from the newspaper nights to some
of his clients One evening, Just as he
had finished long political article, he
suddenly grew pale.
Well. Uncle Simon, what is the mat
ter with your" asked listener.
oh, nothing. am tired of reading:
besides it is not interesting
He rose and went into the back room
where Julie was writing.
My little Julie, you had better go to
bed. The air is chill, and I'm afraid You
will get the rheumatism.
The crowd held their breath. Never
in the memory of man had old Simon
addressed an inferior in such language.
Goodnight, then, said the maid, tax.
ing candle and going upstairs, much
amazed at the old mans affability.
II think you get up too early for girl
Of your age. Don Simon called after
her. an the future you need not go to
work till g..
When he went back to the shop he
made some excuse to get rid of his
friends, who now thought him mad.
Once alone he took the paper out of his
pocket and stood under the light.
No, was not mistaken. 1t is mum
Der 5,555. Julie is now worth 200, 900
francs.
He walked up and down, much
agitated, wondering how he could secure
this fortune without risk. He evidently
had found plan, for when he entered
the shop next morning he was rubbing
his hands. Julie was sharpening the ra-
zors and humming tune.
My child, " he said, sit down here by
me. | have serious suggestion to
make. 1t is now six years since you have
served me faithfully. may have ap-
peared at times somewhat brusque, but
that was to prove you. To-day the proof
is finished.
1T was very long, said Julie.
Possibly, but now things will be diff
ferent; we viii leave the past alone For
six years I've appreciated your fine quail
tiles. AS for me, am 65 years old, but
still strong and hearty. lam worth 1885,
600 francs besides my shop. What do
you say-win you marry me?n
At this proposition Julie almost fer
off the chair. The future was not at
tractive, but the fortune was large.
Meanwhile she thought of Jose.
Will you give me eight days to think
about it?D
Yes, on condition that you speak to
no one during that. time / fear yon
might be influenced against me.
II promise.
She wrote to Jose and received a la
comic answer: Leave everything to
fortune. So she consented to wed Don
Simon.
On their wedding day il was necessary
that husband and wife should deposit
their fortunes in the hands Of the notary.
It was then that old Simon asked care.
iessly:
BY the way, you bought the lottery
ticket number 5.555, believer"
No, that was pfetext. / spent my
money at the feet Of Talavera.
Miserable wretch-infam-"
Don Simon fell senseless, smitten by
stroke of apoplexy.
Jose returned TRANQUILITY from his regi-
ment. took possession without astonish-
ment Of the girl, the shop. and the for.
tune.
Fifty English sparrows were taken to
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