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him the job and he's working like Trojan
and making good.
But some Of the tales are an insult to
my intellect. Ono man said he WAS down
on his luck, for he'd just come out Of
hospital. and he wanted money until he
could find the daughter Of nurse who US cd
to take care Of his mother. $780,.
"The daughter, he said, would take caro-
Of him for the love which her mother had
for his mother. / told him that man
who was hunting q oman to take care
Of him didn't enlist my sympathies.
"A lot Of them pretend to be simple hearted
countrymen looking for imaginary relatives,
and for some reason most Of them say they
hail from Vermont. Another one pretended
that all HE III luck was caused by his sweet
heart jilting hiop.
But he said that now he had received q
letter from her saying she would take him
back again and he wanted the money to
ret back. He didn's look like . man that
any woman would want to get back, 90 /
directed him % one Of the charitable organi.
cations, and he CURSED me roUndly.
Another one wanted to got money to
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looking little man, perspiring and excite d
looking, and with the fevered look Of tn Q
loser all over him.
Say, old man. he said to me in a
wheedling, hoarse tone, I believe-er-
wby-er-you see, I've just heard that
there's something in this next-er-race
that
Cd" Nothing doing, my boy cut him
on with. THE last race is an hour and
half away yet. You remember what you
told me, don't your
Yes, yes he hurriedly chopped in,
but at that time didn't know about this
good thing that's going to-say, old man
let's have half Of it, anyhow, won't you.
because / wouldn't miss getting some
thing down on this good thing for
Not a nick said l. Not a chance
in the world To all intents and purposes
it's my sixty till after the numbers go up
in the last. You've got as much chance
Of getting an ace out Of it as have Of be-
coming president OF the Jockey Club. So
just run away and distribute your circu-
lars. Go up in the stand and let 'em run
for Hogan. Look at 'em. You'll enjoy
watching EN-
he looked unhappy and then thought
full, and then sort Of crafty CLEAN orept
into his eye.
We'll he said, I guess I'll just take
the train and 60 home. Might just as we'll.
Have had enough of it for one day, any
how. Yes, I'll just quit and 60 home.
so let me have my rent money, please
Il had to laugh aloud, his foxiness was
so clumsy.
II you go home said to him, you
60 without your rent coin. pal and that's
one Of those eure things. That sixty is
in the jeans, and you don't get a peek at it
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The TWO Queens
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'You might rather cay 'hsbitually," |
replied; ut 10 safer"
well, then. want you 30 procure for
me something immense in the imitation
diamond line. Set as a brooch, you know
80 az to be worn with headdress or coro-
net"
Il esq.," I agreed. what do you cay to
a blazing big yellowish diamond, bound
about with a plain band Of rudy solda
Effective, hey''
Mr.. Prall started. .... ..
THAT Is Of all things the very sort don't
whether to classify you a. knave or q
fool
Il should value your opinion a. that Of
an expert In either case" returned, suaye-
ly. II was merely striving TO give you the
benefit Of my taste; but II you don't like it,
what do you ssy TO a blush stone, sur
rounded by seed pearls9'
This latter suggestion proving acceptable.
/ at once ordered such an imitation from
old Gratz had already requested him
to send me facsimile OF the Glory of
Sinde, for my original plan had involved
nothing more intricate than bit Of substi-
tuition; and presently the two came down
together, really admirable specimens Of
artistic humbuggery.
On the night Of the ball went early to
Mrs. Romance villa. prudently determined
to substitute the pas,e and escape with the
real, II opportunity offered, let the drama
end az it would.
The lady came, mAgnihcently gowned,
bearing herself indeed right royalty, flushed
with triumph oomplacept with the assur-
anoe OF beauty and grace. She accepted
one or two minor changes ] suggested in
good part; but when I attempted to adjust
the Glory Of sinde, burning like Arcturus
amid the night Of her tresses, she drew
back with q courtesy.
'Oh, no. she protested, lAughingly yet
decisively. @Iam trustee OF that marvellous
jewel for the night, and 1t 70 hands OF for
every one.' t.
-Humph,' sneered, piqued at having
lost the simpler chance, 'there Is no danger
of an expert such as am depriving you of
it at all events"
why, man, what do you meant This
10 the Glory Of Sinde-you must have
heard OF it.
1T Is very good COPY
She turned livid. almost green, in her
disappointment, her rage.
He would not dare to beguile, to insult
me so!" she muttered.
then why is Mira. Prall going to the ball
in the character OF Victoria, Empress and
Queen, with the Kohinoor on her brow?'
l continued DO you think he would
give the imitation he ordered OF me to her,
and the real to you? TO you think he could
fool her 80 readily, who has studied the
jewel hundred times, as he has fooled
you, who never saw 1t bcforeiH
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you think you'd have nerve enough to keep
from gambling with your rent coin even II
you did have 1t in your clothes?'
Well, iy'see,' said he, I did bet my
rent money once, few months ago. be-
cause couldn't iind anybody TO take care
Of 1t for me until after the last race, and
! don't want to take any moro chances.
! had hard time explaining II to my wife.
not to mention my landlord. Now listen:
Please don't let me have that money
until after the last race, no matter il
ask you for it-no matter il beg you for
1t. even. / don't want to take any more
chances.
'If l lose-I've got enough to make
three bets-and come to you before the
fourth race and ask you for it. why. Just
don't you let me have it. please. Icouldnt
pos sibly AFFORD to lose that rent money
again
oh, all right, old man. said to him,
but it seems to me that when a fellow
gets into the game 90 hard as all that
when he can't duck when he's down to
tho rent kale-he ought to go Hshin' and
forget it for while How much Ia here''
Sixty dollars he replied, and counted
the money and found that sixty it was
six tens, And Ill be ever 80 much obliged
to you II you'll remember that I'm not
to have it under any circumstances until
after the last race
Although couldn't help but grin. he
was perfectly serious as he shuffled away
and mixed up with the bunch scrambling
toward the first prices on the states.
i had forgotten all about the thing
until, almost before the number boards
were put up on the result OF the third race,
felt clawy sort Of clutch on my SO we
and when l turned there was my mild
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, mel Lot me know tho worst
And she tore of the necklace and zone
and sent them flying over to me, shower
Of light.
caught the diamonds deity; made
as II to touch now one now another, with
the acid.
"A clever fraud" said.
She hardly needed my words 30 overs
mastered she was by sense Of outrage.
Il shall leave him. / shall leave this house
at once" she declared. But, oh, II I might
only avenge this evil upon her. II might
only show her vile character to the world
10 that never again shall she break hearts
and ruin homes
took the imitation Of the Glory Of Sinde
from my pocket.
See, madam explained. "here Is an
exact facsimile OF the Glory of Sinde. Your
husband ordered 1t OF me before, doubt>
iess. ne decided that it would be safer to give
you that other worthless jewel. Wear Ia
then. to the ball: and let the world judge
how it happened that you two womed
should each wear an ornament so distinoS
tive, 80 unique. Can you doubt what tho
conclusion will be-redounding to youf
honor, to her shameY"
She ad ;usted the imitation with tremuloue
hand; she started for the door, CHASTITY n
her f'nery. Then came quick. decisive
steps on the stairs. Mrs Romaine enA
tered. The two queens faced each other.
"Then 1t is true" cried Mrs. Romaine)
she planned TO put such slight upon mel"
then it is true" cried Mrs. Prall, he
planned to deceive his wife, to gorify
his"
Madam cried Mrs. Romano, "be carer
full. I repudiate your words, as do hiA
worthless stuff"
Madam cried Mrs. Prall, 'since you
have the one, take the other False to tho
false, say"
Each woman raised her hand to her brow
to cast the glittering ornament from heN
stood, unnoticed in my corner, with every
nerve and muscle alert and tense to snatch
the Glory Of Sinde when 1t was thrownD
and make good my escape.
Then from below came a sound, merry
sound, the sound Of blithe. careless voice
singing. of all things. "Ihe Son Of Cams
boiler
1T is Timothy!' cried Mrs. Prall obi
how does he dare to be so happy!'
1T is that mani" cried Mrs. Romainel
"Well. I like his nerve"
And instinctively thetw women, lowering,
| their guards, drew together side by sideI
to await q common enemy.
didn't wait. My chance was lost; with
| a horde OF servants to call upon, Pral would,
be too much for me.
| Az his steps grew louder and nearer /
silently stole away-defeated, yes, yet NOT
without spoils, since / had Mrs. Prallh
necklace and zone Of unexceptionable dtat
| monds safe and sound against my wildly
J throbbing heart.
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Comedy Of the.
Betting Ring

we get enough fun out OF the game
without betting on en- said one Of the
betting ring detectives. Here's few OF
tho little things that happened around
my corner Of the ring this afternoon, for
instance that furnished enough entertain
ment for me without my working up any
fume to get busy with the dope
"A mild looking little man Of forty or 30
walked up to mo just before the states
went up for the first race. He had little
package OF money in his hand and there
was something sort Of sheepish about his
manner.
p You have been pointed out to me by
the fleldglass man, he said to me, as one
OF the detectives here
Guilty said !, but mans got to make
. living
He was too busy with what he had In
mind for that to pull grin out Of him. and
he astonished me by holding out 10 me that
little package Of bills that he was carry
ing
Take it, he said, little hoarse in the
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throat from nervousness, as it seemed to
mo.
What for?' said l. Did you find it in
the ring? 49,. .,
'Oh, no. no. no. he replied hurriedly
It's mine. But it's my rent money
Your rent money! said /. Well, how
long have been your landlord. pal? Has
somebody slipped me an apartment house
or something in my sleep2'
Let me explain, said the mild looking
little man, taking kind Of a clutch on him.
self. 'Y'see. l meant to leave that rent
money at home, but 1 forgot to, and
started for the track in such a hurry from
my Office that didn't have any chance to
leave 1t with some one knew. Now,
don't want to bet that rent money. but I'm
afraid will II keep hold OF it myself.
So want you TO take care OF it for me
until after the last race, understand3 Will
your ...
why, sure. said I, although don't
like to be the custodian OF the money Of
people I'm not acquainted with. Don't
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1T may b." she whispered. -it may be
that he plans TO end al by making . laughing
stook OF me before the whole world-sendtng
me to the ball, the veritable understudy
OF his wife-oh. horrorsi But must frat
be sure-and thenl and them Here,
you man milliner. how did It happen that
you gave w both the same costume--'
Il didn't replied. sThe costumes arc
different, though the character Il the same.
No comment could be made, were 1t not for
the two great jewels, identical In appear
ance-
sThat Is not 90 bad she unused. 'Pral
Is away, or I'd make him act. As 1t Is, I
must act myself. think need detain you
no longer, Mr.. Foulke,' she added with q
decision as sudden a. 1t was disconcertfng.
But I was not discouraged, though
had failed In my purpose Of substitution;
though to take the Glory Of Sindo from
her by foroe had at once been too desperate
and too distasteful, I yet hoped that should
the two women como together In the mad
rush OF elemental passions the prize for
which they COMMANDED might drop into my
hands. I therefore made all haste to call
on Mrs. Prall
She came gorgeous In hnery. glowing
With satisfaction. On her brow the blush
imitation made . respectable showing.
despite tho purity and brirliancy Of the
diamonds In the necklace and zone which
she also wore.
SWELL, you see I got the Glory Of slnde.
after ALI" she cried. How docs It become
me?"
Madam answered gravely Il regret
to say that do not see the Glory OF Sinde."
'You do not $50 tho Glory Of Sinde, the
great diamond, which you told me was in
my husbands possession. and which he
was so good a. to let me wear?" she said
slowly, wonderingly. like . child. 'Why.
am wearing 1t now!"
Madam, not only did I see the Glory Of
Sinde elsewhere, not . half hour ago, but
that blush. pearl encircled jewel on your
brow Is base imitation
Il don't believe n-Timothy gave 1t
to me.
let me prove it,
She allowed me to take the jewel from
her, still standing with eyelids wide apart
and lips open in wonderment. I drew
vial from my pocket. and as ! touched
the paste with acid 1t shrlveled and turned
black.
.Ohl" she sobbed. "why did he treat
me so?"
ASK Mrs Emily Romaine,' answered.
ASK Mira. Romano, who even now Is pre-
pairing to wear the Glory Of sinde to. the
fancy ball.
In an instant the vapid weakness OF the
woman changed into fury
+ Has he dared to prefer that creature
to me, after all these years. she stormed,
as she paced the floor to and fro. Here,
test these, also; his wedding gift, God help
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il the boy who had him ought to connect
il he could land him on the right one. The
mark would have struck anybody as one
who'd flip at least hundred after some
thing that was put to him as being nice and
shifty.
"The tout was poking 1t into him like
carttal orator two nights before the cleo
ton about horse that really did seem to
have chance on the dope. But tho bowler
seemed to be from the Joe Folk State, and
it took long time TO show him.
He demurred q lot and didn't think
much Of the horse himself. Finally, how
ever. when the tout's voice was In knots,
the man with the swell makeup lot down.
His hand started for bis trousers pocket,
and saw the t4ut's eye CLEAN.
Well said the mark, II tho horse Is
so good as all that, why 90 bet on him,
and IL he wins ven split the winnings
that'll be fair, won't it1' and he pulled out
a two dollar note and tried to slip II to the
tout.
sd give something to have q snapshot
Of that tout's mug when he got his lamps
riveted on that twospot. First astonish-
ment then disgust, then perfectly whim-
steal grin. as II saying to himself what q
sucker he'd been for trying to toy along
such a piker.
But he didn't say word. He simply
turned around and walked away. His
disgust was too intense for words.
THE mark looked surprised, then re-
turned tho two dollar note to his pretty
gray trousers pocket and mixed up with the
bunch.
"A little while after that-shortly after
the third race-I noticed big better walk
ing along near my stanohion in a thou ghtful
sort Of way, with his hands in his pockets.
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Cho 2gmotexr diamond CAIsf
HgaIn SssA, tho GIo,y Of Stnae

dit you SEQ III vot," demanded old
Gratz eagerly.
had Just related with much trepida-
ton my luokless adventure after that IA
nous diamond, the Glory Of Slnde. was
awaiting a storm Of abuse for my failure
from this harsh taskmsster.
1t was with surprise, then, that glanced
at him before answering. The old man
was bending forward his eyes set with
the intentness OF one whose curiosity Is
aroused, whose interests are stimulated,
his hands rubbing together gently. his
mouth fairly watering.
Il saw tho Glory Of Sinde distinctly
responded slowly "A round. yellowish
diamond, set in band Of ruddy gold.
Imagine the sun on misty afternoon,
n the earth we're two or three times as far
distant as now-brilliant, yet agreeable
to the eye, variable of hue, with an COCA
aional rainbow effect; enlarging and d.
minishing it's circumference Of tremul rus
light as II at will; concentrating alike the
gaze and the mind through visions Of de-
light until one feel, drawn. compelled.
to flght to die, rather than lose It. E
.Ach, cracious!" sighed old Gratz, sinking
bnck in his chair and looking far away
with a rapt expression.
1t was then that began TO realize the
peculiar influence Of the Glory Of Sinde
upon this uncomfortable old scoundrel;
a charm which was to lessen his greed for
money, his fierce craving for moro dia-
monds through transmitting and combin-
ing thcm into an all engrosslng cupidity
for this one gem.
The ma gic was at work. but II was hard,
jet for even the supernormal to tackle.
"you must get that brilliant for me. Mr.
Mrc ,enas Bldger.' at length he said. y
mat it in my pusiness n,et 1t for myself.
Lie low for the oresent; we hat money
in hand. The Teddy Hamills. who know
you, can't last. When It BASES from their
bosssssion go after it, II it takes year.
-Pesides. he added, with touch Of orig
inal sin. you may DO able to bick up few
odder diamonts. all the while. my poy, as q
sort Of pybroduct."
Old Gratz was correct in his estimate Of
the length of the Teddy Hanhlls' fling. In
q couple Of months that worthy pair had
gone everlastingly to smash. their property
of an intangible character, with one excep-
ton, falling into the hands Of receiver
But that exception was indeed q notable
one, for with the astuteness that had made
him the man he was. Timothy Prall, the re-
ceiver, had managed to gather in the Glory
OF Sinde.
self made man was Prall. He had real
lied on very con siderable know ledge Of the
law through the dynamic forces Of q clear
head and hard heart. 1t was said that
while he had developed as he advanced
his wife had hung back, frightened by the
widening prospeot-a burden to be carried,
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In Collision With . Sea Cow.

From the Dai tona Halifax Journal.
Tuesday morning L. d. Pitcher and
daughter and son-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
S. Rieman, started<tn their row and sailing
boat Lulu for thSAhlet with favorable north.
west wind aAd were sailing along nicely,
rounding Bethune Point, mile south OF town,
when there was a very sudden and vlolent
collision with large sea COW which the boat
must, have struck crosswise about in the
middle.
five feet OF water, and IL Is needless to say
that y was probably as much surprised e
a great connection, lifting the front end
Of the. boat out Of the water and throwing
several pals Of water into the boat With its
occupants. but otherwise there was no dsm-
age done and they were. very glad that the
boat was not upset and they spilled out II
the water.
The COW is timid and harmless, but very
large and powerful. 1t seems that potn1
they can be seen there often.
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and all the more irksome for her homely
virtues.
went TO the summer capital by the sea
where Prall had q magnificent villa with
mind receptive to local suggestions. All
the town was agog over a fancy dress ball
for which charity was to be the cover.
Now, Mrs Prall had social aspirations, moi
wholly realized. Mrs. Prall, too. not being
able to make herself admired or feared
was moro or less laughed at, and knew that
she was.
Why, then, shouldn't this seem the OPP
portunity for Mrs, Praif- to establish her
self, especially II guided by an expert handl
Accordingly, presented myself at the villa,
In the person most apt to the occasion.
She came. an overdressed. corpulent
woman, rcd OF face, uneasy OF manner, "a
goodnatured as she was vulgar.
-Lionel Foulke. r. A." she read from my
card. with Reginald Howard & Sons, COS
tuners, Regent street, London. I'm glad to
see you, Mr.. Foulke, but really don't know
what you can want Of me-
~Ihope, madam, I replied grandiloquent-
ly. ito assure, through you, the success Of
my career In America
Through me? La! What an unlikely
subjectl And how, pray?"
III you shall be the cynosure Of the fancy
dress bali. acknowledged by all as the per-
sonincation Of beauty, dignity and grace,
may not my poor services come In for some
slight share Of credit"
"The fancy dress ball2 don't know.
I had hardly thought to 60, What charao-
ter would you suggest?'
Beyond any question as Victoria, En-
press and Queen.
But she was so very Old
AT the Jubilee. grant you. yes; but In
her prime, at the opening Of the Crystal
Palace, as she stood Respondent in her
state robss. the Kohinoor blazing on her
brow. abe glorifed the whole world
"The what7'
THE Kohnoor, you know; famous dia-
mond belonging to the crown, one Of the
largest ever discovered"
But have no such great diamond, only
a necklace and zone. And the less ask
OF Tim. aud goodness knows don't ask
much, the less he wants to do"
Il think that matter can be arranged,
madam" said evasively. And now. II
you will kindly look over these plates,
you ~!!! see for yourself how perfectly
you wore made for the regal part and the
regal part for you"
All, we'll; 1t Is an easy matter to persuade
the willing. Probably the poor soul already
saw herself, as a result Of such a triumph
at the ball. not only accepted as a social
leader but restored to that high place
In her husbands affection which every
woman. no matter how sighted. believes
she once held.
It was arranged between us, then, that
she should have her costume made accord
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more In keeping, hazarded.
Nonsense, she snapped, with fine dis
regard for historic accuracy, Nwho cares
anything about that old jew"
But the regal robes; they are heavy,
oppressive"
Il shall carry them right royalty, never
fear"
And the Kohinoor,' urged. 1T Is
really the keystone upon which the whole
costume depends. Without some such
commanding, cnthralling gem, that splendor
will he lacking from the tout ensemble,
which,
'Don't worry, my good man. laughed
Mrs. Romaine, with proud toss OF the
head. Il shall wear some such command
ing the character for the diamond because
don't have to choose the diamond for the
character"
And so having arranged to come to her
on the eyentfrl night, to add those finishing
touches which differentiate the masterpiece
from the copy, departed, satisfied as to
who would wear the Glory OF the Sinde TO
the ball, should Timothy Prall stretch his
trust TO the extent of allowing 1t to be
worn.
Should he do 80; the risk would be too
slight for consideration. The facts Of the
reoeivership were little known. The Glory
OF Sinde had not yet been heralded by the
press. Who, then, 1t that distance from
town, among frivolous, pleasure seeking
people, would question the identity Of the
gem, or the right Of the ono wearing 1t?
II seemed probable, too, that while Mrs.
Prall had no knowledge whatever Of the
existence OF this famous jewel, Mrs. Ro-
maine not only knew all about it, but also
knew how to make 1t available for her own
adornnnent.
Such being the case should now persist
in my plan Of having Mrs. Prall ask the
brilliant Of her husband? It would COM
plicate matters for mo II did: but 1t would
co,nplicate them still more for him-and /
did not like the man.
After all. the more contingencies for him,
the more chances for me. Men and women
act before they think when Influenced by
perplexity. fear, pique, failure or triumph;
when impelled by love or hate. There was
a drama unfolding, in which might add
the fascination Of the Unknown to the
humble part had allotted to myself.
I therefore lost no time in telling Mrs.
Prall, under pledge Of secrecy, that her
husband had in his possession that famous
diamond, the Glory Of Sinde-just the thing
to cap the climax at once Of her aspirations
and her costume.
Long sufferer though she was, Mrs.
Prall had the Municipalities Of persistency
and obstinaoy. The very next day Prall
himself came to me. visibly annoyed.
Il suppose you often supply artificial
gems In your business. he began, tugging
at his stubby mustache.