THE CURSE OF WEALTH It is an oft-proved adage that for ten who can stand adversity there is but one who can stand prosperity.

Sandy, alas! was no exception to any rule which went to prove the frailty of human nature.

The sudden acquisition of ten dollars cast him into a whirlpool of temptation from which he made little effort to escape.
"I ain't goin' on to-day," announced Ricks.

"I'm goin' to lay in my goods for peddlin'.

I reckon you kin come along of me." Sandy accepted a long and strong cigar, tilted his hat, and unconsciously caught Ricks's slouching gait as they went down the street.