The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22

ALLOW NE TO GIVE TEST TO YOUR
AFTER DINNER FOUNDATIONS"
SAID NADITSCH.
so rumor said, a penchant for bringing
in gems without the formality of notify
ing the custom house.
Mr.. Madison passed inspection this
time, but there was dissatisfied CLEAN
in the inspectors eye as If he suspected
that he was outwitted somewhere.
Mr.. Corliss, in the bosom of his family,
was just beginning his dessert when a
cab ratified up to his door and the polite
and elegant Mr.. Naditsch was an
nounced.
my dear friend" cried Mr.. Naditsch,
grasping Corliss' hand. 81 am desolated
to interrupt your dinner, but have
made, ach, such a mistake. I gave you
a common cigar instead Of Principe
de Gales as intended, and besides I
gave you a maduro when you smoke
oscuro. Arch. bungler that am. Per-
NIT me to hand you true Principe and
to ask you to return me the vile weed
gave you in mistake. Himmel, it would
disgrace me forever if you smoked it,"
You have given yourself unnecessary
trouble, Mr.. Naditsch," said Corliss, re-
pressing desire to laugh" should GER
tainly acquit you of using bad cigars and
would know. if this is bad one, that Is
was given by mistake"
But you will otlige me-" persisted
Naditsch, Sin returning me that cigar.
1t is weight here" and he pressed his
hand on his heart.
Corliss put his fingers in his vest
pocket and produced a cigar.
That's not it," exclaimed Naditsch,
uneasily, ut is an oscuro and that vile
weed l gave you was a maduro."
That's the only cigar I have" said
Corliss, rummaging in his pockets. by
George, I remember I gave man a
cigar this evening and must have been
careless enough to have given him your.
Pardon me Mr.. Naditsch."
"Gott in Himmel," gasped Naditsch,
turning pale" and who was the MANI"
The custom house inspector" re-
piled Corliss, still feeling his pocket.
Yes, I'm sure gave it to him in error. "
Mr.. Naditsch emitted a groan which
caused the young Corlisses in the next
room to look around nervously.
There were drops of moisture on Mr..
Naditsch's brow and his face was deadly
white. -.... 3 .. ....- 80 :
You have ruined me, Mr.. Corlees,"
ne said, ruined me, verdammt me.
Ach, unfortunate that am. Mr.. Corlees,
Embedded in that cigar were two dia-
monds worth several thousand dollars.
He wrung his hands.
"Mein Colt, they watch me so close, -
he continued, here and abroad. Spies,
spies on Naditsch everywhere. was
afraid to adopt any other means to bring
IN my diamonds and I feared they would
hear Of my ruse and break open my
cigars. Everything is reported now"
Corliss' face darkened. !,
II am very sorry Mr.. Naditsch, that
any action Of mine is likely to cause you
trouble" .rESni flt Saf-N.
Trouble" groaned Naditsch, "the In
spector will find the diamonds and trace
the cigar back to me. Twill have a prison
term besides my loss" Ha '8t
AS was saying" continued Corliss,
Il am sorry. but I don't just appreciate
being made vehicle for landing SNUG
gled goods. Still, l am purser and don't
strain my tea too closely, so If can help
you say it."
There's one chance and that's a small
one" muttered Naditsch, "you know
where the inspector lives2" $50
Yes, know him intimately"
Then listen"