THE GRANDMOTHER’S TRICK.

Kumara Times, Issue 731, 1 February 1879, Page 2

THE GRANDMOTHER’S TRICK.

ItWasiii Hatches, *; where.* a Rambler was indicted for swiu'dlingjhawing-wbn from a nchgreenya'thofHamtedollars with the grandmother's trick. Judge Edward Tiiiiier was tbett on the bbhch. The judge was eminently 'practical in Ida character—knpw nothing of cards or the tricks of those who co'fttrivejto find a livelihood by ; handling them. He had never heard ‘of the grandmother’s trick, and when the indictment was read, asked if there was anything in the statues 'making -thegrandmother’s trick an act of swindling. He was answered that there was not, but that it came under 1 the head of swindling generally. “ I don’t know what it is,” said the judge, .‘.‘ and it- is moved to quash this indictment, because the grandmother's -trick is not in ■ the statues denounced as swindling." “ If yuur Honor please,” said the District Attorney, “ we have a witness here who understands and can play the trick, - if the Court please, we will have him show to your Honor this trick.” “Let him be called then.” “Mr Sheriff, call Kail Hurst,” said the Attorney. It w is done, and a pa« k of cards was provided. “ Can you show me the grandmother’s trick,'Mr Hurst? asked the Judge. “ If you can, do so.” Hurst took the cards, and Shuffling them up and asked the judge to turn; oyer the top card. He did.so, and said it was the knave of hearts.,, “What; did your honor say was the card 1 asked lltirst, a 4 he held ulie hatui| “ The k nave ot hearts.” “ Knaves play' tricks, your honor,” facetibusiy au-‘ sweied Hurst. “ Are you sure if - is' the knave of hearts 1” “ Yes, I know it ia.” “ Now, perhaps yomNhonor

Mild like to bet something on it f” SboW the trick, sir,” testily urdeied e judge. “I no .trick to show, »Ur honor. The-^ardif*do this. And )W) since you say the top card is the lave of hearts, will your honor turn it ret 1” The judge reached forth his ind, and carefully turned the cud, lien it turned up the ace of hearts, irowing himself hack iu his seat evimtly much surprised, he brought his inched fist down upon his docket, exliming vehemently, again and again, Swindling! swindling of the very >rst sort. Let the case proceed,” and e indicted was found guilty, fined, id imprisoned to the extent of the Nr.- —New Orleans Times.