The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-19

AZ ewes spsrsied wnsn ae saw
he tsleS red Iotters-for noriess OF
tragedies were always printed In red---an-
norncl9g tsst TITUS Andscnieus would os
at heart, FOR he felt an authors pride 10
seeing bis frst work upon the boards; but
what sparled hiH eyes even more was the
nRme. Some would-be wag had seooped up
q handful OF mud and daubed Il into III
skspero.
who stood In the door, smiling and bowling
with MERCANTILE hospitality. lis an 81
Jest you have made OF my name"
On my life. you're e merry piece. Mas.
come TO, and many a spear has given an
ache before nov. You must give Us a bill
In black. sir; you must write some merry
pieces 70 put your ache In our sides with
who knows whether can or not Til
have rrsedp' answered the play writer.
.'.rhe wind bloweth where IT iisteth, Master
Dickon."
True; and when 1t bloweth III II comes
with a sharp end"
Nine host laughed at the jest he had
made, and shakspere Gmiled IN his com
Portable way as he passed on with another
word OF two of good fellowship. After that
be was often seen at the Bear and Ragged
stan, almost Is often, In fact. AZ at the
houses In BAnkside. His Visits brought Gus
tom TO the Inn, fer II was not long before
people would cross London TO get a glimpse
Of the writer Of comedies whose name was
IN eyerybody's mouth.
But ten years brought about a change;
the fortunes OF mine host decllnedi and, TO
tell the truth. the year 1903 found him
well nigh az deaths door for lack OF trade;
quito ready 70 do anything, right or wrong,
that would turn few pounds into the dried
channel OF bis prosperity.
II was In the month Of April, 1908, that
Diokon found himself so put TO IL for a
livelihood Queen Elizabeth had died tho
month hefore--a sour old maid, some said,
who was full Of vanity and foolish coneeite
and the son OF her old rival OF Scotland had
become king 10 her stead. he was even
now on bis way TO London 70 take poehes-
sion Of the plum that had fallen into his
mouth because by accident 81 EaS open.
Molly" said mine host to his wife, hold
ing out his empty hand, doubled up Ike
cup-~they we're in the little pArlor back Of
the tap room there is every groat I
have IN tho world. II something
doesn't drop IN By this time tomorrow
I'N just hang you and the little ones by
the neck TIL you're dead, and follow you
IT'S not there that you'll hnd Us. though
heike you'U have no other place 20 look, -
she answered Then, glancing at the chill
dren, she continued Poor denrs; Il IS
began life together so well ten years ago,
didn't WEI And now its come 10 thls
Alas and alack. But worry killed the cat
In the adase, so III not worry. God send
us something soon. Harkl What's thstH'
They heard the sound OF q horse breaking
from a gallop outside; then IL came to a
stand and Frurf voice spoke to the hostler
See who II 10. husband; may he luck
hns come 10 US in the nick OF time"
When Dickon reached the front door the
rider had dlsmounted and entered. The
stranger was mutded from bead 10 toe in
. black mantle that completely hid his
Agure; while a broad]hTimmed hat was
slouched down over his face TO conceal HIS
features. He might have been the king or
q hnWwaF n On "a
no was tall and manly looking. ana broad
across the shoulders. The rain MIS- drip.
ping from hts long cloak
God rost you What will your bouor
haveT said Dickon. bowling obsequousiy
lie never made the mistake Of being short
with an Unlocking visitor TIL he knew TO
up your dignity when yau have been too
/ humble, was his favorite saying, nnd Il
stood him Ia good stead thousand times
Wen Dickon,' replied the stranger.
pushing hack bis hist so as 10 show his face
IT'S plain TO see that you don't remember
me stand out OF the light and take a
good look- NOW who do you say I amf'
Dickon looked qt him lncrednlonsly for
several minutesi then his face began to
brighten.
"on tho faith of good Queen Bass-God
Mot. J mean MS majesty King JnmeH--if Il
Ism t-'sn't-on my life, It's Peter IuleU
Never more right 10 your NE! I'm your
olu GOSSIP refer julie, come hack in flesh
and blood. and there's my hand ont Ten
Nh y lons Tine Isn't III How is
Fat, fair and forty as ever ana win be
glhd TO sec you. What brings you to Lon
a sSa Are y9g as poor as you used to be in
Poor rode In this morning
WIZ one and six In silver and
for my dinner twas a heavy meal withnI
bang went the rest a sixpence here, and
penny there. and now I've not the worth
OF hiack farthing &c NV name"
h1f AVa
myself, said Dickon. his hospltaiity cool
hg suddenly at this information.
Sotoou' man don't shy az every stone
yop, see; We're far enough from Moor
fields; IN warrant you against robbery
mere, I've not come 20 SPONGE OF you,h
nc paused. struck an attitude. and added
~ a Stsse WnlsneF; I've come 10 make
NV fortunel You're nlaving mo tho
t sSsge W W. yeuseanee now that III be
Hike you and me 10 turn nm honest fsr
thlng In these pOOr times? The 1ueen Il
aeAai q foreigner and his troop are com
lug to town: "'V NV'N
49, some elm In rags 4, and some IN iaEs.
who said ANYTHING about an hon.,t
t!aWhlngt julie nut 0 trinlng emphasis On
Soe Ss Wora honesI perhaus It was done IN
y yoSIsSl ou .s ITS some Of those very
Ne.Net gowns We want. IT'S not farthings
but pounds aud broad acres lin w., ~ ~
not count that I've come to show Won inc
wy " Nuecr up coz, cheer IN rhe
| worst Is yet to come. THAT IA my motte
ana a good one Il Is This "a the VIZ
argue Dicks In the mud ana he cSS,,,t
nun himself out hv his boot stran Notthar
can ], but II Dick GETS hold Of mIns sna
! take good pull at his hefwecn s ~
Two or us We NAV lug ourselves onf ~ thn
/ mud on 20 the dry ground DO Won tsIe
my meaning. cor" 'Vu tsAe
IT sounds like a good reason I'M,
| CONFESS your arguing Is about ns elear 90
Lhe Mud you're wallOwing in Sit Won
| down. Though l have no money The e. ~
| nous kingmaker brew Is stili IN fhe sri.,t
SIT you down while I call NV vito . e'9'
He raised his voice and called aieud II.
n momen@his wife apnenred az
Molly" he said this Is Master Ir,.
You mind Peter Julie, don't you, who WAS
Alas and alacki Master Jnle 4. ,h..
yonf How have you been these ten years
Don't speak TO me OF ten vss,s ro,.
MISTRESS Wells answered Juie M tbs
same time kisslng her cheek as was he
custom "a glance at YOUR uretts ss,',
! makes me feel nv weight Of wears 20
times over. You should have kenf mn ,,tfh
| US men instead OF stavlng younrF
loot! lIston 20 the man taitinc o.
! my very iaee as u WAS q girl What AZ
| you mean by standing dry IN tho Rear and
| stan and you an old friend 10 my ms
nand, Slt down, both OF you, while / draw
the good old aleu- uta"
Molly served them both ana Ief, ,h.
| room. for her hushaud gava 49, J. -..-g