San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-16

But why shou.I l take timer he
asked impatiently. "Some one else is
liable to secure it. Have you offered it
to any one?'
mo; l forget l offered it to Mrs.
Howard this afternoon.
who's Mrs. Howard"
THAT East Indian woman stopping
at this hotel "
Il have seen her. She is rich enough
to buy a dozen of them at that price.
My friend seemed to think he had
made slip, and with just the faintest
trace of confusion corrected himself:
II should say from her dress, looks
and manner that she was overburdened
with wealth, but then one can't know.
Why didn't she buy it?''
She bald she was too poor. have
offered it to no one else besides yourself
and will not do so until you have made
ap your mind" -
e.: lave made up my mind, confound
til That fellow may change his and
take the thing away. That's what 1
want to guard against. The only way
20 prevent it is TO close the bargain
now, and that's what will do.
We'll, it would seem that am not
the one to find fault; but, Sandhusen,
am convinced that there is crooked bust
Eess in this thing. The man oan give
&c reasonable pretext for passing Eu-
1opo and bringing that ruby to this
country TO sell. "
"Who wants him t. give a reasona-
BILE pretext? AM willing to take the
chances. I'll pay you now. :"
said 10 more He walked over to
his desk, for his rooms were befittingly
furnished, drew out his checkbook,
wrote me an order for $50, 900, handed
it to me and said:
Now, old fellow, give me the guild
pro quo"
There! That's mile" he added,
with glowing face "and &c will take
writ of certiorari from the supreme
court to draw it from ne.
where will you Keep it?''
81 would let you have it until I
moved into the house, but for fear that
Mr.. Howard may come back and change
his mind. l may put it in the safe
down stairs or take it to the bank or the
trust company, but since no one besides
yourself knows that have it l will re-
tain it in my room for day or two, so
as to have all the enjoyment with it l
can.
shook my head.
bad business. There's no saying
who may know or suspect the truth.
Remember that the man who put it in
my hands and a certain woman stop
ping at this house GEAR the same name. "
NONSENSE" exclaimed my friend.
"There are 500 John Smiths in this city,
and yet not tenth of them are aware
of the others existence. Simply coin
cidenoe, that's all. 1t signifies nothing. }"
1t was a waste of time to discuss the
matter, and bidding my friend good
day went down town to my store.
Mr.. Darius c. Howard was there. He
was the same we'll dressed gentleman
as before and as smiling and suave in
his manner.
II thought l would not wait quite as
long as intended" he explained, land
dropped in to hear whether you had any
news for me. "
THE ruby has been sold for the price
you ask, and have the check with me- :"
He did not show the pleasure l ex-
pected, but acted as if he regretted what
had been done. He sighed and said, still
smiling:
81 thought of recalling my offer. the
price is so absurdly low, but the thing
having been done it must 90 at that
/ will call tomorrow and settle with
you.
81 can give you check now"
at is not worth while. Suppose l
lrop in at 10. Will that suit your"
Perfectly. How do you prefer your
noney-in bills or check?"
at will perhaps be better in money
have few acquaintance, and there
night be delay in obtaining the funds. "
"It shall be as you wish. y
Thanks. Good day"
/ determined to have Carl Wittner in
he vicinity next day, for l was sure
here was need of his services. To my