Well Prepared.

Bush Advocate, Volume XI, Issue 863, 25 November 1893, Page 6

Well Prepared.

; Daring a little riding expedition a gentleman came unexpectedly upon a country racecourse, and on one portion of the ground -found a thimhlerig establishment in full work. Notwithstanding the remonstranoes •of his companions, the gentleman, who was a bit of a madcap, insisted on watching the game. " Now, would the gent like to wager a itown he could find tha pea?" remarked the •expert. " Yes," was the reply. The money was on both sides deposited, «nd the pedestrian, lifting up the thimble, pointed out the required pea and took the stakes. ,A seoond bet, "double or quits," ended, "to the surprise of the rigger, in the same Result. Then a third wager, " a pound or nothing," atßadied tha nerves of the loser, and the trick was accomplished with great caution. The •gentleman lifted np tho thimble and showed tha pea, at the same time pocketing the stake. " S'help me," etc. " I didn'tput it thero '." exclaimed the bewildered artist. "No, but I always carry my own pea," rejoined the man who had oome out right as ia went on his way with tha spoils of war.