Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-02

The insult she had inflicted upon him
in dismissing him from her presence,
had inturiated and Inundated him,
but it had not abated one spark of the
wild aruor of Ills guilty passion; not
outstanding this he was determined
liza Moraquitos.
The reader is already acquainted
with the laNity of Louisianian morals.
The wealthy Creole thought there
could be no shame to the Octoroon in
becoming his mistress. What was she
but a creature of the inferior race,
born to obey her master, the white
man? With Camillia's fortune, added
to his own ample wealth, Augustus
Horton would have been one OF the
richest men i'll New Orleans. But the
planter felt that he had discovered his
real and only rival in the person of
Paul Lisimon, the Mexican.
He was not slow to act upon his con-
viction. Early upon the morning after
his first encounter with Paul, he en-
tered the office i'll which the young
man was seated, and asked to see SilaS
Craig.
Paul Lisimon raised his eyes, and
recognized one Of the most constant
admirers of Camilla Moraquitos. But
1t was with Il glance of supreme indif-
ference that the Mexican re raried lis
rival. Augustus Horton fell the sting
OF that careless look, it was the glance
of one who. secure in the affection of
her he loves, is incapable OF jealousy.
aa NV Craig is Within?a he inquired.
addressing himself especially To raul,
though colored lad 1T i desk near
was the person who answered all in
qulrieS, ana ushered the clients into
Sllas Craig office.
"He is" answered Paul, quietly,
dropping his eyes upon his work, and
not lifting them us he spoke; Marcus,
take this gentleman, card to your
| master"
Silas was seated at his desk, Il ledger
open before him, and on the table by
his side Il large iron cash box, the lid
OF which he dropped hurriedly us the
young planter entered the office.
The ledger contained the secret ac-
counts of the transactions of the myS-
FERROUS gambling house i'll Columbia
| Street The cash box was nearly filled
with bank notes, lost in that den of in
EQUITY by the miserable and deluded
yotarles of the gamblers green cloth
! covered altar. Silas closed the ledger,
| winch was secured with massive brass
| locks, the key of which the Insurer wore
| hanging to Il thick gold chain, which
| was never removed night or day:-the
ubiquitous volume was further secured
| by being placed in an iron chest, proof
! against fire and thieves.
The money gained 10y these shameful
transactions was sent monthly to New
| York, where it was banked i'll the
name of Craig & Co., solicitors.
This was done to prevent the posi-
| blllty OF the losers of this money trac-
| ing it, by the numbers of the notes, in
| to the hands of the usurer
| These nraaonti ions paay cnnn SIpnr-
/ HuouS, but they were no more than
necessary. Silas Craig felt that he was
| carrying on an infamous traffic. He
| knew that We're his name revealed rs
the proprietor of Il house which bore no
| very high reputation for fair play, and
III which several deeds OF darkness
were strongly suspected to have been
committed, universal hatred and exc
Grafton would be heaped upon his gull
| ty head. More than this, there was u
tribunal he dreaded more than all the
established courts of New Orleans; he
! knew that for such an ofiense as his
| the Infatuated citizens would have re-
course to the horrors of Lynch Law.
| lie glanced round SuSpci0uSly Is
| AnGustnS Horton entered the room.
and thrust the locked ledger INTO an
| open drawer III his desk.
"My dear Augustus" he said, with
his accustomed conciliatory smile, this
is indeed an agreeable surprise. |
scarcely expected to see you SO soon
| again"
Il dare say not" answered the plant
er, coolly, taking out Il cigar and
lighting it ut t.le taper by which Craig
| sealed his letters.
And may ask to what | owe the
| honor of this vislt% said SilaS looking,
| with considerable curiosity, ut his eli
| ent'S thoughtful countcnance.
'I'll tell YOU, Slas Craig. That young
| Mexican yonder; that LmiSon, or Lis
mion, or whatever his name may be
that hanger-on and dependent of Juan
| Moraqutos, must leave your Office"
SilaS started and stared Wondcrmgly
at the planter.
GAY, You may stare" said Augustus;
"neyer you mind my motives. | say he
must go"
But, my dear young friend, my inn
| petuouS friend, that is utterly impoSSi-
| bic. | have no particular affection for
| Mr.. Paul LiSimon, | assure you, but his
articles have been signed"
| Let them be cancelled then; let the
| fellow be kicked out of the Office"
Sias looked thoughtfuIly at his WISH
| tor, and then rubbing his hands, said
with sly chuclle.
But my dear Mr.. Horton, allow me
to remind you that, in the first place, [
| have no excuse for Cancelng these ar
| ticleS, on for kicking Paul LiSilnOn out
Of my office; and that, i'll the second, L
cannot see why | am bound to comply
with any absurd Whim which even my
most important client may happen TO
| take into his head"
Augustus Horton threw his cigar
| aside with Il cOntemptuOuS and lmpa-
| tient gesture.
Il am not used" he said, with chill
| ing hauteur, "to ask for any service for
! which am not prepared to pay literally.
| Send this young man about his business
making it appear that he had been to
blame in the affair, and besides what
you lose by canceling the articles l will
give you five thousand dollars"
"Send him about his business?"
Eyes If possible in such u manner
as to disgust Don Juan with his pro-
tege."
A strange smile illuminated Si1as
| Cralg'S crafty cOuntenance.
Disgust Don Juan with his pro-
tege?" he said.
Yes, find this fellow out i'll some
way of low trickery or dishonor. LIE
is not obliged to be really guilty, if ne
only appears So"
In such a manner that Don Juan
may cast him Off" asked Silas, with
the same meaning smile.
Eyes, do that, and | will double your
reward. Instead Of five thousand dol
lars / will give you ten
Its rather critical business"
| "4es. but sort Of business that /
should think it scarcely new to you. my
| worthy Silas," said Augustus with