Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-26

fer corner OF the table. whose face was
concealed beneath the brin Of his hat.
was winning all the money In the
crowd
You are playing great luck" re-
marked the colonel
Yes. easy money. First I've seen
lately"
Tha party became slightly nettled
and the colonel proposed extending the
limit. They all agreed. and the stranger
still kept on Mt his old gait
I'm DONE" said one OF them pres-
entity, rs he threw down his hand
The stranger was still playing In the
same easy, half careless manner. his beta
being made without any apparent
thought, while the others were more
deliberate and played with the greatest
caution.
IL think we had better let out few
more laps In this limit" said the colonel,
as he warmed 10 the music
suppose we cut loose altogether"
suggested the -Spaniard. In a tone Of
feigncd calmness, although his eyes
blazed with excitement. Some of them
assented, the rest dropped ont and
watched the battle.
who's In this timer" asked the
stranger. as he began to deal IAN
right. here you go. What's up. gents?"
Five hundred said the colonel, as
he threw q note into the center Of the
table.
"Ill have 10 ruise you fvo hundred,
colonel" said the stranger as 1t came
70 h;m-
"one thousand above you" said the
colonel.
Fifteen hundred, !" shouted the Span.
iard Us he threw down the stuff. The
rest here dropped Out.
Two thousand better, my friend"
said the stranger.
They raised him again and things
were growing interesting when the
stranger quietly mentioned ten thou
sand, and taking up rubber purse that
had been lying upon the table counted
out the money.
.'Im done" said the colonel, throw
ing down his band.
~, too" echoed the Spaniard. in ade-
jcctcd manner.
''Ah, well. SO II goes" said the stran-
ger rs he reached for the pot, throwing
down his hand, containing only a pair
of jacks.
"Well, 1 be id said the Span
lard
'sle. too" said the colonel.
Suddenly there was loud knock at
the door and rough voice shouted:
''Cpcn up" Everyone started In sur
prise except the stranger. who was
busy stufling the money into his rubber
wallet
What do you want?" asked some one
- he opened the door.
Three burly forms pushed hurric-ily
In; but all stopped simultaneously when
their eyes fell upon the stranger. who
was standing quietly with two big re-
volvers trained upon them
Good evening. gents Your pcrcn,p-
tory entrance seems IN be little rude.
Suppose you drop Your guns"
The clattcr Of several heavy articles
was heard upon the floor.
"You might put up your hands-sor-
~ 10 trouble YOU"
Six hands were ut once seen In the
neighborhod of the ceiling.
Lucky the game was done. Ia.
colonel? These officers are always
Troublesome. Bout face, there. You
fellows: keep your hands up II you don't
want 10 know how 1t feels - get hurt
Forward march, Look out for the stairs.
that's good Right dress. (as the man
stood by tho rail upon the boiler deck.
Now. then. one. two. jump
\ heavy splash Immediately followed
his words The boat was just rounding
the bend and not more than twenty
yars,s from shore
Bon voyage" said he. sticking the
reviewers into his pocket.
Captain. land me IT the nearest
woodward on the other side
All right" said he. making { signal
70 tho pilot Immediately tho faint.
Ear away jinrl- os bells was heard. aud
The boat turncd her nose toward the OPP
posi;e bank.
Goodnight, gents he called 20 the
crowd hanging along the rails rs the
raig plank was slammed intop place. II
always did prefer this mode Of land
inr"
Who was ltg.' asked The Spanish ar
cent as the leat swung out into her
course again.
>teafaisoat Prank. . SAIL the captain.
4 thought 81 mss;ered the colonel
ID II I didnt"
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