Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-02-11
The Mississippi Bubble
By EMERSON IIoUcF
Copyright. 1909. BY Emsrson Hough.,
Continued from last week,

me, sir,' he said, s.but | fear I am
awkward in thus intruding The man
showed me up the stair and babe me
enter. He said that 1 should find here
Sir Arthur Pembroke, upon whom !
bear letters from friends of his in the
north" $. ~ - -a5:s -
Sir said Pembroke, rising and ad-
vancing, "you are very welcome, and
l ask pardon for my unwilling speech .
II come at this hour and at this
place." said the newcomer, "for rea-
sons which may seem good a little
later My name is John Law, of Edin-
boro', sir" ~ .:.
All those present arose.
Sir responded Pembroke, 81 am
delighted to have your name. 1 know
of the acquaintance between your
father and my own. These are friends
Of mine, and l am delighted to name We
to each other. Mr.. Charles Castleton;
Mr.. Edward Wilson. We are all here
to kill the ancient enemy, time IT'S
an hour of night when one gains an
appetite for one thing or another,
cards or cold joint. know not why
we should not have bit of both?''
with your permission, shall be
glad to join We at either" said John
Law. 81 have still the appetite of a
traveler-in faith, rather better appe-
tite than most travellers may claim, for
I swear I've had no more to eat the
last day and night than could be pur-
chased for pair of shillings.''
Pembroke raised his eyebrows,
scarce knowing whether to be amused
at this speech or nettled by its cool
| assurance.
''Some ill fortune?"-he began po-
litely. ..& -. 80. :
"There is no such thing as ill for
tune,' quoth John Law. 1--WE fail al
ways of our own fault Forsooth
must explore Roman roads by night.
England hath builded better, and the
footpads have the Roman ways My
brother Will-he waiteth below, if We
please, good friends, and is quite as
hungry as myself, besides having a
pricked finger to boot-and I. lost
what little we had about us, and we
came through with scarce good shirt
between the two"
A peal of laughter greeted him as he
pulled apart the lapels of his coat and
showed ruffles torn and .disigured
The speaker smiled gravely. - S. s.
"To-morrOw," said he, 81 must seek
me out a goldsmith and haberdasher,
if you will be SO good as to name such
to me-
Sir" said Sir Arthur Pembroke,
in this plight you must allow me-"
He extended a purse which he drew
from his pocket. 81 beg you, help
YOURSELF PIP
''Thank you, no." replied John Law
II shall ask you only to show me the
goldsmith in the morning, him upon
whom | hold certain credits. I make
no doubt that then I shall be quite fit
rowed coin. Besides, I should feel
that had offended my good angel did
| ask it to help me out of mine own
folly. If we have but a bit Of this
cold joint, and place for nay brother
Will to sit in comfort as we play, l
shall beg to hope. my friends, that
shall be allowed to stake this trife
against little of the money that see
here; which, I take it, is subject to the
fortunes of war" !. ":-@.-% :. :
He tossed on the board ring, which
carried in it's setting a diamond Of
size and brilliance s..
This fellow hath a cool assurance
enough" muttered Beau Wilson to his
neighbor as he leaned toward him at
the table.
Pembroke, always good-natured,
laughed at the effrontery of the new
conner. : -
''You say very we'll; it is there for
the fortune of war;" said he. ut is
all yours, if you can win it.; but warn
you, beware, for shall have your
jewel and your letters of credit too,
if We keep not sharp watch q.
''Yes,'' said Castleton, Pembroke
hath warrant for such speech. The
man who can make sept ct lie va thrice
in one evening is hard company for.
his friends"
John Law leaned back comfortably
in his chair. -'2
. Il make no Doubt said he, @sthat I
shall make trente ct lie va, here at this
table, this very evening"
Smiles and good-natured sneerings
met this calm speech.
y "Trente ct lie vat hath not come
out in the history of London play for
the past four seasons!' cried Wilson.
I'll lay you any odds that you're not
within eye-sight of trente ct lie va these
next five evenings, if you favor us
with your, company 4.
BE easy with me, good friends"
said John Law, calmly. II am not yet
in condition for Individual wagers, as
my jewel is my fortune, till tomorrow
at least. But if We choose to make the
play at Landsknecht, I will plunge at
the bank to the best of my capital.
Then, if win, shall be blithe to lay
We what We like"
The young Englishmen sat looking
II,