St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-11

last share of stock if I could find ;
buyer. l take it that you want tt
get hold of the Shawlneck property
just as promoting proposition. Be
lore we talk about that, however,
want to show you a real mine in the
Hetty Granger"
Il should be pleased to see it," as
sented Floyd as he followed the min
ing man to an automobile which stood
in front of the Office.
1t was indeed paying mine that
Floyd was shown and when he limited
that he would like to buy an interest
in the property, at the same time dis.
playing some thousands of dollars in
bantering spirit, although the avari-
cious eyes of the major gazed greedily
at the money he asserted that he did
not wish to sell any part of the mine,
He declared that they were taking
out on an. average of $500 worth of
ore day and expected to strike a
richer vein at any time.
"All right, then,' laughed Floyd. eff
you won't sell me any of the real
goods l suppose I'll have to do bust
ness with you on the Goldfeld prop-
erty. If you will take me back to nv
hotel | should be pleased to have
you join me at lunch and we can talk
it over"
With the third bottle of wine, Mai.
Skinner began to warm towards his
host, and it was not until they had
lit their cigars that Floyd reverted
to the topic of the Shawlneck deal
Before we go any further, I'll tell
you that I onlys want that GoIdfeld
property because there is already a
hole in the ground and stock certif-
Gates printed" said, Floyd by way of
getting back to business. eve got
a list OF mining stock buyers that are
as crazy over their collection as any
kid ever was over collection of post
age stamps. 1t looks as if thew had
to have some way to get rid of their
money, and I'm willing to humor them.
Instead of trying to sell the stock at
81 cents share as you did, I'll put i
it down to five or ten cents a share
and make cleanup. Now you are on |
to my game, what will you take for the |
whole works."
We'll, I've spent about $4,000 in pro-
noting the thing and sinking the
shaft to where it is and I'd be willing
10 sell out for that amount" an
1ounced the major.
Eyes, and all the money Won snant
was what somebody sent in for stock
There was not cent of your own
money in it," answered Floyd.
But | still hold control and am NOT
'inched for ready money" returned
he major, with grim smile. lyon
'eem to want it more than I want tn
ell"
Il believe you said something about
playing a game of seven up for the
Whole business suddenly announced
floyd after studied pause IT'S DOS
ible that you don't need the money.
Tut we like to pick up a good thing
7hen 1t comes our way. | noticed that
hat auto of yours is not nearly good
nough for man of your standing.
m not much of hand at the game
seven up but I'll play you one stack
t chips freeze-out at poker to decide
Thether 1 pay you $4,000 for the I
hawlneck property"
I'm game" announced the major ,
beloved with wine 1--WE yet to find a
he man that could bluff me in a game
cards"
Good" laughed Floyd. 81 like to ,
leet a game man. Go over to your :
flee and get the mining stock and the 3
ooks. l have the $4,000 here in my 7
ocket" :
The mining mans Office, but a block :
way, was reached in moment and :
e returned at once with huge stock .
ook and the necessary papers to :
'ansfer the ShawIneck Mining Com
any. =
''And where viii we play this little :
ame?" he asked when he had re- y
Irned. ;,
ooh, forgot to mention it to Won
IT I'm backing a faro bank right 8
ere in the hotel" replied Floyd. eAs n
told you before, I'm always ready
take chance and there seemed to |;