JOE'S LUCK CHANGES The intelligence that his ticket was valueless came to Joe like a thunderbolt from a clear sky.

The minute before he was in high spirits--his prospects seemed excellent and his path bright.
"What shall I do ?" he ejaculated.
"I can't tell you," said the officer.

"One thing is clear--you can't go to California on that ticket." Poor Joe! For the moment hope was dead within his breast.

He had but one dollar left and that was only half the amount necessary to carry him back to the village where we found him at the commencement of our story.

Even if he were able to go back, he felt he would be ashamed to report the loss of his money.