San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-15

10 Jne pI4Ce-lC WOulu give NE pleasure
to wait upon Madame Trent She and l
could, perhaps, come more quickly to an
understanding than through the medium
of an agent"
"It's quite on the cards she may find
reason for seeing you," Tom returned,
rubbing his chin: but as for the money,
l fame. ,,.e'li take it, so there's enough
of it. However, you'll get full report
this evening""
''Then will detain you no longer"
remarked the count, stepping toward the
door.
| before you put on your gloves I'd
wish to shake hands with you, Count de
Lisle," said Tom, advancing with his
hand outstretched. "There's four of us
at least that you've made happy today,
and il that's you- custom all have to
say is New York will be sad to part with
your
De Lisle took the Irishman's hand and
| gave it a powerful grasp.
Il have had enemies, said he. Il have
felt the hostility of the world. Now that
l have power, it is my wish to make
friends. Not to buy them, Mr.. Bannick;
know how to exact the value of my
wealth.. when that is my cue. But l
should be glad for few people to feel
that there is something in me to like and
respect besides my money. 1t is great
deal for a rich man to hope that he may
be thought of as anything except a rich
] man; it is penalty of great riches. But l
have ventured to hope it this morning."
And by George, you were right" re-
piled Tom, with tears in his eyes.
There's stuff in you better than ever
came out of a gold mine. So good luck
to your
ITO you Also" returned the count; and
then the door closed, and he was gone.
The rest of that day passed very pleas
antly to Tom Bannick. He deposited
his ten thousand dollars in the bank,
and then drew out one thousand dollars
in the form of twenty dollar bills. One
of these he presented to his Office boy,
surprising the latter out of cynicism on
the spot. The remaining forty-nine he de-
posted in the hip pockets of his trousers.
He would have preferred the jingle Of
gold in California fashion; it seemed so
much more like real wealth, he said, but
the bills were new and he took subtle
delight in crumpling them out of their
crispness. ,-
After attending to the counts bust
ness he walked to his tailor's and was
measured for a couple of the best suits
to be had. On his way uptown he
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fashion and bought such things as a
lady's sealskin coat, full length; a couple
Of dozen pairs of the finest silk stockings;
half dozen changes of ladies' cambria
and silk underwear; handkerchiefs,
gloves and scarfs in quantities to suit,
and of quality extra superine; and he
came near buying lot of bonnets and
boots, but reflected, in time, that it is
wiser to leave those mysteries to women.
There being still couple of hours before
dinner, he visited new apartment
house above Madison square, and find
ing handsome suit of dozen rooms
vacant he engaged them then and there.
Returning home he looked in at florists
and spent ten dollars in profusion of
rich color and fragrance, which he
ordered sent to his address, and then
home he went, with one twenty dollar
bill in his pocket, a joyful heart, and a
countenance studiously grave.
He played the silent and serious role
all through dinner; but not so cleverly
as to satisfy his wife.
Seems to me you're very queer this
evening, Tom" she said at length.
Don't you think so, Olympia? Is any
thing the matter, dear|
At that moment Tom heard the door
bell ring, and knew that his various pur-
chases were beginning to arrive.
81 suppose | ought to tell you, my
dears," he said, addressing the three
ladies in a solemn tone, ''that we shall
be obliged to vacate these lodgings next
week"
Mrs. Bannick gave her husband a sym
pathetic look, as much as to say, Its
an outrage their prosecuting you 50, but
don't worry about me-" Olympia said:
perhaps have money enough to pay
your rent, Mr. Bannick. I'm sure |
haver'
81 can't stand this much longer" said
Tom to himself. why don't they bring
that COMPOUNDED parcel up stairs" But
he compelled himself to shake his head
and sigh as if all hope were vain.
1--WE spoken for ether rooms already"
he remarked.
| "Well, we shall feel more comfortable
in some less expensive place, said Mrs.
Bannick, with a smile that made Tom
long to jump up and hug her.
| Mamma and | have been thinking
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