Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
CHEATER CHEATED
HAT Is now related took

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VT THAT Is now related took
w place in we good old times" r..
when the farmer knew but
little or nothing Of banks Of deposit and
their advantages, but relied mostly up.
on the honesty Of his city acquaintances
or Of the host Of his urban inn.
Therefore, when one nice day the
farmer Of the lower village drove to the
city with well.allcd bag to make some
extensive purchases at the annual fair
he was not little vexed to discover
that the inn, 1.-THE SUM-" wherein he
usually stopped. was filled from top to
bottom with guests to the fair. He
need only wait few days, explained
the host, and there would be plenty Of
rooms vacant, but till then Mr.. Farmer
would have to apply to some other tav.
crn. Perhaps few houses further on,
Just around the corner Of the next
street, In "rhc Green Tree" there might
be room for him. That would be quite
near, too. ETC., etc.
Mr.. Farmer hesltated for q moment.
He was not acquainted with the pro-
priet0r Of "The Green Tree" but the
host Of "The Sun" often kept heavy
sums for him, and readily handed them
over whenever demanded. It would be
q good idea to deposit the 1000 forms
brought along for purchases with the
landlord OF 1.-THE Sum-" meditatcd the
farmer, but there was too much Of the
suspicious peasant nature In him to
confidc his money to anybody lodging
outside the abode wherein he himself
was domiciled. Accordingly he prom.
Used the landlord Of 1.-THE Sun" to In.
Quire again within few days and said
good.by.
In 1.-THE Green Tree" there was indeed
some rooms vacant, and when the farm.
Or had consumed his knocdcl and sauer.
kraut he inquired for the host and beg.
gcd few moments private converse.
ton with him. The landlord conducted
the farmer. who appeared quite well.
TODD, into his private room to listen to
bis guests request
~ brought 1000 forms with me to
make some purchases" began the farm.
or, "but I am afraid some one In the
crowd may steal them from me. VIII
you please keep them safe for met
That's what always did In The SUM- "
"very WE'LL" replied the host; "just
hand them to me-"
"But don't want anybody to know"
continued the farmer. "that I brought
20 much money with me-"
"Why. certainly not" exclaimed tho
other laughlngly. "There are nowadays
20 many rogues who think they must
steal right away when they imagine
there IL anything Of value. You Just
rest casy about It."
Mr.. Farmer counted out his !. 100 dor.
ms on the table, the landlord locked
them up, both men shook hands and the
entire transaction was completed.
Feeling relieved, the farmer mingled
light.hearted with the crowding pOpu.
lace. After searching examination he
found next day several articles which
he concluded to purchase, and returned
to his stopping place to fetch some Of
his deposit.
But just depict bis Amusement and
CONSERVATION when the landlord Of
'The Green Tree" declared In q brusaue
manner that there must be some mis-
take; he hadn't received one farthing,
much less 1000 forms.
In vain the stupefied peasant remind.
ed him Of the day, hour and other de.
tails Of the transaction. Tho landlord,
forsooth, turned tables. played tho role
Of the injured martyr, and at last shout.
ed at the top Of his voice that the farm.
er should produce his receipts or bring
forth his witnesses. Anybody and ev.
erybody could come and demand 1000
forms from him. Very probably the
farmer had given his money to some.
body else for safe keeping. But he. the
proprietor Of 1.-THE Green Tree" was
an honest man. and 30 forth.
And the willy tavern keeper talked
that much and he swore 80 high and
solemnly that ne knew positively moth
Ing at all Of the money that the bewil-
dered rustic at last totally stupefied. tot.
tered out Of the Inn.
Just by lucky chance he encountered
an old acquaintance on the street, and
to him he relate his misfortune.
"There IL but one remedy, II there Ia
any," declared his friend; shat Is, 20 to
Mr.. Foxy and ask his advice. II he
don't know what to do, then you'll
never see your 1000 forms again."
Mr.. Foxy was veteran lawyer, who
was near and far highly esteemed on &C.
count OF his shrewdness. and ut the
Same time generally liked for his jovial-
ity and good will.
Next morning bright and early saw
the farmer ut the lawyers office. He
was ushercd In and explained his case.
When he had finished Mr.. Foxy asked;
"Have you got another 1000 forlns?"
II think could raise Them" answer
cd the farmer.
"Well, then, got them. And when
they are In your pocket take the same
friend with you who advised you ia
consult me. Go together to the host OF
The Green Tree Tell him you made
a mistake; everything was oil right, he
should kindly excuse you, and as tOk'
en- that there should be no ill-feelingA
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
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