Diamond, Cat Diamond
Three rogues once started a gaming table, and, by means of their knowledge of the various card-sharping tricks, succeeded in winning considerable sums. After they had been established a short time, one of them had some business in a neighbouring town which necessitated his absence for a few days. He accordingly requested his partnersto keep him informed by letter of how things were going eaoh night. ' This was readily agreed _to,_ the other two determining to make their winnings appear less than they really were, and to pocket the difference. " . Their proceedings, however, soon roused their partner's suspicions, who skilfully 'disguised himself and paid them a surprise visi6. So well did he manage matters that in a very
short time he broke the bank and obtained every jpenny they possessed. Very quickly a genuine tale of distress areaohed him, and his speedy return and assist" •ance were urgently demanded.
He thereupon wrote back curtly that " conisidering how badly they had got on while he was away, and seeing ( how much he had already lost through entering into partnership with them, he must decline to continue such a disastrous connection."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2058, 3 August 1893, Page 49
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192Diamond, Cat Diamond Otago Witness, Issue 2058, 3 August 1893, Page 49
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