Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-09-06

they are in your pocket take the same
friend with you who advised you to
consult me. Go together TO the host Of
The Green Tree. Tell him you made
Il mistake; everything was all right, he
should kindly excuse you. and as tOk-
en- that there should be no ill-feelings
between you. beg him to keep those
other 1000 forms for you In safety.
But you must under all conditions pre-
vail upon him to accept the money. Do
you versteh?"
Though the farmer muttered weak
sounding affirmative, he really under
stood bur one sentence-that he had to
collect another 1000 forms and deliver
them into the hands Of the scoundrel
who stole his first; only with one differ
ence that this time he would bring his
friend along with him to witness the
transfer. But, firmly confiding In the
lawyers wisdom, who fought to know
what he wanted" he promised strict
obedience.
After the keeper of The Green Tree
has accepted and received the money!
finished the lawyer, Diminishing his eli
ent. you return instantly to this office
GOod-by."
Shaking his hand. the farmer hasten
ed 10 collect the 1000 forms required.
AS soon as they were in his possession
he looked up his friend and both visit
ed The Green Tree" Mine host was
not little taken back when he listened
to the humble apology of the farmer,
but he peremptorily declined the ac-
ceptance of any money. Still the farm
or excused himself in such meek and
detected manner, pleaded and begged
so persiStently, that at last the inn keep
err yielded and promised to keep the
money in safety. As soon as the deposit
was made the peasant returned to Mr.
FOxy's office to get further orders.
did he take the money" was the
first inquiry the lawyer made.
"Of course he took it," repliAl the
farmer. IF only had 1t back again"
Don't trouble yourself. You'll get
it back, and what Is still better, you'll
get it right away. Now, you return to
The Green Tree and demand your
1000 forms, but don't tell word about
it TO anybody, not even to your friend.
As soon as you have the money bring
it and yourself back to this office, and
don't lose moment"
Mr.. Farmer did as requested. went to
the innkeeper, claimed his 1000 fiorins,
which he received this time without any
parley or delay. and betook himself inn
mediately to Mr.. Foxy, eager to dis
cover the finishing stroke of the attor-
ney's strategy.
Does anybody know that you got this
money!" asked the lawyer.
NO. nobody; not even my friend
and the innkeeper was alone when
he handed you the money!"
Yes. entirely alone"
We'll, you have now your first 1000
forms" exclaimed Mr. Foxy. laughing.
Now you'll take your friend with you
to Tile Green Tree and claim the sec
ond."
A new and brilliant light appeared to
the smiling farmer. He fetched his
friend, and with him called on the pro.
prietor of THE Green Tree" When he
demanded the 1000 forms which he
had deposited in presence of his friend
the crafty innkeeper made wry face
and muttered several uncomplimentary
remarks into his beard. But perceiving
himself outwitted lie did not hesitate
very long, unlocked the drawer and
counted out the cash.
MIR Foxy pocketed n generous fee
and enlarged his reputation. The land
lord of 'The Green Tree" who was rid
iculed by everybody. disappeared few
months afterward and was never heard
of again.
But the farmer ever since that MEM
Orable transaction demands n certified
receipt when he deposits any money
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