Life — August 17, 1893 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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“Sir,” said Abdullah, as he appeared with his sister Fatima before the judge, “+ perhaps you will remember the brave Abbas, who died thirty years ago. He was our father, and left both of us his property in equal portions, on which we have hitherto subsisted in common. Fatima, it is true, has been peevish and quarrelsome during the last few years, but | always gave way, as 1am a lover of peace. But I have recently chosen the beautiful Zoraida for my bride, and thought of giving her this valuable string of pearls—the most precious keepsake of my father's in my possession; for he gave it me, on his return froma journey, when I was five years old, and it has been mine ever since. But Fatima will have it that the pearls are part of our father’s legacy, and claims half of themas her share. She refuses to listen to my arguments, and insists upon her claim—not, indeed for the sake of the pearls; oh, no! I see quite plainly she wants to spoil my pleasure and that of my bride-elect, for my sister does not like the idea of Zoraida entering the paternal house as mistress. Now, wise Cadi, give judgment.” The Cadi bowed his head, and said : Fatima, is the case as your brother has stated 2” “Ie isall quite correct, excepting the assertion that the string of pearls belongs to alone, How does he’ mean to prove that father gave it him ? | dispute the fact and my share ; my reason for so doing is immaterial to the question at issue.” Well, Abdullah,” said the Cadi, addressing the plaiotiff, ‘* have you any living witnesses or any handwriting to prove that your father gave you the pearls ? ‘a d," was the reply. That is a bad look-out,” the Cadi continued. “I fear there is no prospect of a amicable settlement by persuading your sister to accept a sum of money for her share” e broke in, ‘1 want half of the pearls!" Very well,” said the Cadi, beckoning to his clerk; ‘1 must have a report of & case drawn up before delivering judgment.” Say, defendant, your name is Fatima—si, is your age?” Here she blushed, hesitated, tried more than once to speak, but never uttered a syllaty “How old are you,” the Cadi repeated ; “speak 1" At last she replied in faltering tones: ‘1 am twenty-eight.” “+ Really 2" said the judge, with an ironical smile. ‘*I hereby award the whole st of pearls to Abdullah alone. "Take them, plaintiff, and go your way in peace! Fai is not your sister; for Abbas died thirty years ago, and she is only twenty-cight!*~ Fliegende Blatter. “1 po think Jack is the most generous man,” she said to her caller. tis pleasant to feel that way toward your husband. Has he been giving you jewelry No. But we had a little controversy about something, and he bet mea bor qj candy against a box cigars. 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