The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-28
NO. $685..

Jose Bomba always believed that he
would win in the lottery. He was an as
sistant in the barber-shOp of Don Simon
Pesetero in the good city OF Talavera, ana
passed his life in dreaming Of fortune which
he was sure would come. Then he would
marry Frasquita and be happy. Untortu-
nately. neither Of them was blessed Win a
peseta.
Jose extracted teeth and followed his
master when there was work to be done in
the village. Frasquita shaved the clients
with sure hand. For their services they
each received 200 francs year and board.
The board consisted Of daily allowance OF
bread, two sardines, half dozen tomatoes
and water at discretion.
When the time came for Jose to join the
army he comforted Frasquita by the asSur-
ance that they would soon be r'ch and
might get married. Then he kissed her and
went away to ioin the carabineers for four
When he was gore she found that she had
To do an his work, even to the drawing Of
teeth. for Don Simon was peEurlOuS ana saw
his opportunity To save 200 francs year
One day FraSqaita sought the master.
"Sir" she said, will YOU advance me
twenty francs on my wages
Twenty francs you little prodgal; what
do you want to do with i?
u had a wonderful dream"
"Wel what has dream got to 90 With
twenty francs ~
Il dreamed that 555j would win the capt.
tai prize in the lottery, and l want to buy
the ticket.
The old man shrugged his shoulders and
gave her the money with groWl. traS-
Guita took the gold piece, and all the week
seemed happier than usual w hen tue an
nuaI fete Of Taavera came around she
amused herself like a fool, gOrglug herself
with fried fish, cakes and avelines OF Val
enCe, placing three wax candies before the
statue Of St. Rogue to obtain The prompt re-
turn of her lover Jose.
The barber was In the habit of reading
aloud from the newspaper every night In
his shop to 4 select circle OF clients. one
evening, Just as lie had finished long po-
litical article, he suddenly paused and grew
pale.
" Well. Uncle Simon, what is the matter
with you?" said one of the auditors.
Oh, nothing. | am tired of reading; be-
sides there is nothing interesting.
He rose and went N the back room where
Frasquita was Writing
% My little Frasquita, You had better 90 to
bed. The air is chill, and l am afraid you
will get the rheumatism"
The crowd held their breath. Never in
the memory of man had old PeSeterO adj
dressed an inferior in such language.
Frasquita rose and went up the stairs
Don Simon called after her. Il think you
get up too early for a girl Of your age. In
the future you need not 90 to work until 8
O'clock"
When he returned to tile shop he made
some excuse to get rid of his friends, who
by this time believed him thoroughly mad.
Once alone he took the PAPER out of his
pocket and stood under the light.
No. l was not mistaken. It is No. 5555
which has woa. Frasquita is now WORTH
2GO. 0O0f-200. 00Of."
He walked up and down, much sgi.ated,
wondering how he could appropriate this
fortune without danger
He evidently had found plan, for when
he entered the shop next morning he was
rubbing his hands. Frasquita was sharpen
ing tie razors.
MY child" he said, "sit down here by
me. l have a serious suggestion to make
Il is now six years since you have served
NE faithfully. | may have appeared at
times somewhat bruSque, but that was 10
prove you. To-day the proof is finished"
1t was rather long" said FTasqJita.
Possibly, but now things will be differ
ent; we viii leave the past alone. For six
years | have appreciated your good qualities.
As for me, l am % years old. but still strong
and hearty. l am worth 10000 francs be-
sides my shop What do you say-Wiu you
marry me ?"
At this proposition Frasquita almost fell
Oh tnH Guar. NtEldlulN lue luluIe WAS not
attractive but the fortune was large. Mean
while she thought Of Jose.
will you give me eight days to think it
OveE?"
time YOU speak to no one. | am afraid you
may be influenced against me-"
Il promise"
She wrote to Jose and received a laconic
response. Leave everything to fortune"
So she consented to marry Don Simon.
On the day Of the marriage it was neces-
sary that husband and. wife should deposit
their fortunes in the hands of the notary.
1t was then that Don Simon asked carelessly {:
by the way, you bought the lottery
ticket No. 55j5 / believer"
Not at all That was pretext. l spent
my % francs at the tete Of Talavera."
"Miserablel Wretch-mfam-"
Don Simon fell, smitten by stroke of
RpOpleKy.
Jose returned TRANQUILITY from his regi-
ment, took possession without astoniSnment
Of the girl, the store and the fortune BIOS
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