New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-04-29

"Are you in hurry to break the
bank?"
accumulation of bills, old and new, of
all denominations, loose and in pack
ages, together with some ten OF twelve
golden double eagles.
II believe you will find that cor
rect he observed genially. After
ward trust you will do me the honor
of splitting a bottle with me in the
lounge"
"Delighted!' said F. Sybarite.
Penfeld strolled off, exchanged a
few words with an acquaintance OF
two and a few more with his EN-
ployees and went downstairs. The re
| manning handful Of patrons disappear
ed gradually, yet so quickly that P
Sybarite was lonely outsider by the
time lie had finished counting his win
nings and slowing them away about
his person.
Presenting the croupier with $500
he recovered his hat ut last and de-
scended, to find Penfield awaiting him
at the foot of the stairs.
When Pete had placed plate of
caviar sandwiches between p Sybarite
and his host and filed their glasses
from a newly opened bottle he with
drew from the lounge and closed the
door behind him.
- 1'entietdsss eyes promptly lost much
of their genial glow. Notwithstanding
this, with no loss of manner he lifted
ceremonious glass to the health of
his guest.
congratulations! said he, and
drank as a thirsty man drinks
May your shadow never grow less, %
p. Sybarite returned, putting down an
empty glass
wasted,' said Penfield refiling both
glasses. his features twisted into the
Wryest Of grimaces. Fact isl don't
mind telling you-your luck tonight
has. I'm afraid, played the very devil
with me. This house Won't open up
again until raise another bankroll.''
"My sympathy" said 2. Sybarite sip.
ping. I'm really distressed And vet
you couldn't have won against me to-
night. 1t could not be done. I am in
| vincible. 1t is-kismet-my day of
days.
! Penfield laughed discordantly.
"Maybe it looks that way to you
But aren't you little premature? You
haven't banked that wad vet. YOU
| know. Any minute something might
| happen to make you think otherwise"
Nothing like that is going to hap.
pen Z. Sybarite retorted, with calm
conviction The luck with me-
believe me- insisted the other with
convincing simplicity, I'm such bum
| loser. I'm willing to stake my last
$500 on the proposition that you don't
| leave this house dollar richer thar
you entered it,
'Done"' said P. Sybarite instantly
IF get away with it you pay me
$500 Is that right?"
Exactly"
''But-where shall we meet to settle
the wager:''
Penfield smiled cheerfully. ''Dint
! with me at the Bizarre this evening
at ~
IF l lose. with pleasure. Other
wise, you are to be my guest
sits a bargain. I'm curious to know
how you came to butt in here on my
personal card Of Introduction. Wher,
did you get it?''
Found it in hat; left in my pos
session by a gentleman in grea
hurry, whom l much desired to sc,
again and therefore REPRESENTING him t,
be Mr.. Bailey Penield-came here t,
fnd.''
.:The gentleman was unknown t,
your
'Entirely-a tall young man witt
an ugly mouth; rather fances him
self, should say; a bit Of bounder
You recognize this sketch?'
! Perhaps" Penfeld murmuret
thoughtfully.
His naIne?'
Perhaps he wouldn't thank me 70
telling you that
Every well. Now, why and how ar
you going to separate me from m,
winnings?''
BY force" said Mr.. Penfeld. witt
engaging candor. 1T desolates me t
descend to rough neck methods. but