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16 Stella Stone must never blush unfortunate woman who was her hide myself, for the mother, holding—keep it for her. As it looks now, you'll not regret giving it up.” For the moment the woman broke down; And for that te san Are | \nd for that ten thousand you are | only a limited supply, and these were soon gone; | later on, the sport asserted itself, and with | the help of Dell Hammond she stole away. When the Stones came into the Flat a few days later the Gates of Glory had a new pro- | prietor, and Meg Brandon was no more to be heard of. Stella never knew, After seeing his pard was no longer in |! danger Brand did not linger long. ‘*Good-by, old man,” he said, as he shook Stone’s hand at patting. ‘‘[’m not particularly a saint, myself, but [I couldn’t help but see my pard through, what had always used me white. Ther less you see ov me now ther better, an’ ez you’re back hyer [ll hev bizzness in some other d’reckshun. stayed round hyer.” And Billy Jingle, refusing all offers of | , . . | ing tricks of magic, before a mystified and en- protection and assistance, said his say, and departed likewise. ‘“'Thankee, pards, I jest kim down ter find me man an clap ther brand on, I’ve evened up fur dad, now, an’ L’ll go back ter Side Ace an’ live a life ov virtue an’ repent- ance.” And with this the record closes. THE END. Next Half-Dime Library, No. 852, Deadwood Dick, Jr.,at Devil's Gulch: PETE PARROT, The Boss Masher from Mashersville, BY E, L. WHEELER, AUTHOR OF ‘“‘ DEADWOOD DICK” NOVELS, ETC, CHAPTER I, PETE PARROT AND POLL, It was a glorious night, in Devil’s Gulch, Nevada, and one long to be remembered, as it was to witness the first marriage that had ever taken place in the camp, As Uncle Charley Copeland said, and he was an authority, being the oldest man in the place, ‘*Thar’s goin’ ter be a roarin’ ruction in Devil’s Gulch to-night,” The event was the marriage of Miss Nora Sage to her father’s mine-superintendent, Burt Bradford, Burt was one of the most men in that region, and Miss the prettiest girls in all the State, Samuel Sage, the principal mine-owner at Devil’s Gulch, had been very successful in bis ventures and had arranged that the wedding should come off in the best style that circum- stances would permit, Every one had been invited who was known to s a white shirt, minister had been engaged, from Virginia City, to do the ‘ splicing,” A brass band had also been engaged to fur- nish the music, Samuel occupied the finest and largest resi- dence in the camp, and it was surrounded by a spacious, well-kept lawn, Oo this lawn a dancing platform had been ar- ranged, and Chinese lanterns were strung about in profusion—which, for Devil’s Gulch, was cer- tainly a great novelty, Mr, anne had likewise brought a chef from Virginia City to arrange the supper; and had provided pounds and pounds of red-fire, with which to illuminate the greunds, Pending the time for the guests to assemble, a number of the citizens were congregated in Three-Fingered Jack’s saloon, bracing up for the evening. Three-Fingered Jack was somewhat of a celebrity, having been born with only three fin- gers, on his right band, and, truth to tell, he catered to the worst element. It was especially understood. that no one would be admitted to the Sage grounds, who did not have his hair and beard combed, his boots blackened, and wear a white shirt and pular youn ora was one o It might work you trouble ef I | The Tie-To Sport. collar, consequently, there was a lively demand | for shirts and collars, Bot Levi, the local clothing merchant, had Hence a number were barred from attending the festivities, and filling up on Sage’s wines and | ** honest ” liquor. q The grounds in which the Sage mansion was located had been specially laid out by an ex- perienced landscape gardener, and rivaled any- thing mm Nevada of its kind, Toere were plenty of trees, and ornate shrub- | bery, and flower-beds that filled tue air with delicious odor, The house, too, as a piece of modern archi- tecture, was pleasant to the eye, The lawn was threaded with graveled walks, and the grass, always kept mown short, was as soft as velvet, To-night both lawn and walks were well filled | with people, in their best attire, and the broad | plazza fairly swarmed with guests, The Virginia City band was discoursing good music, A Punch and Judy man, and others, —— Su | wom a o’ cats! But, advance cats and give the coun- tersign! Meow—Meow!” roared Pete. For the balance of this latest and most in- tensely interesting Deadwood Dick novel see | BEADLE’S HALF-DtmE LiBrRARY No, 852, for who bad in an inexplicable manner gotten into ! the grounds, were *‘ raking in the shekels.” | 104 Among the lot was a fakir, who was perform- | thusiastic audience, He was about twenty-two years of age, and was as good-looking a young man as bad ever _ shown his face in Devil’s Gulch. He stood five-foot-ten; was of muscular build; | bis face was of pure Anglo-Saxon cast; his bair | and eyes dark and scintillant, His dress was a fine suit of broadcloth, white shirt, collar and tie,a silk hat und patent- | leather shoes, He had established his stock of implements upon a common deal table, and was busily en- | gaged in puzzling bis audience with bis sleight of hand business, when he was suddenly interrupted by Samuel Sage’s arrival on the ground, in com- | pauy with his brother, ‘‘ Shorty,” (Silas) Sage. The mine owner and the magician eyed each | other for a moment, inquiringly, before speaking, | Samuel Sage wasa man of large physique, was well up in his fifties in age, and was of | presence, or manner, rather overbearing Pee Paras Satine ek ie “Young man} doing here?” ** Amusing your “No harm, I hope? ** Yes, a great deal of harm. This is no side- | ots | 554 Deadwood show! What’s your name?” ‘“* Magic Mose, or Moses Magic, whichever you choose. I was invited here by a friend of yours,” ** Who is this friend of mine who invited you here?” ‘‘ The Honorable Peter Parrot,” Sage started back, as if thunderstruck. ** Why, confound your impudence, Pete Parrot is dead!” he cried. ** He was pretty lively when I saw him last, But, bold on! Here is something in your hat, What is it?” and reaching down into the hat, be drew forth a baby’s stocking! The crowd, that bad now gathered around, roared with laughter, , ‘Now, that is a nice thing to be carrying in your hat,” observed Magic Mose, ‘ But, holy Jerusalem, what’s this? Where have you been "tending bar?’ And from the hat he produced two lemonade-shakers, and threw them on the floor to prove that they were tin. Next he brought forth a nutmeg-grater, and then out came the photograph of a negress! The mine-owner was literally paralyzed with as- tonishment, What did it all mean? ‘This is infamous!” cried Sage, ‘‘ You are possessed of the devil’s own traps for mounte- bankery and imposture.” The crowd roared, while Sage made a rush at the necromancer, grabbed the hat, and turning, strode away, But, he was gone for a few moments only, when be returned, accompanied by his three Mexican “ heelers,” They were vicious-looking ** Greasers,” dark almost as negroes, and fully armed. ‘* That’s the man, Pedro!” cried Sage; ‘* put bim out of the grounds!” The Mexicans made a rush for the man of magic; but, they did not carry out their instruc- tions, fora gigantic man headed them off, as- sisted by a pair of big revolvers, It was Pote Parrot, who had suddenly appeared upon the ground, and Poll was perched upon his shoulder! ‘* Back! you cussed Greasers, or Ill bore a hole through ye big enough to run a railroad train through! “Whoopee! 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