Show HAD NERVE BUT NO MONEY unlucky I 1 man mans s modest request for pecuniary assistance ramond hitchcock the comedian while la in new orleans a few months ago took the opportunity ot of going to the races during the afternoon he cashed several tickets the result ot of good guesses lie ile was feeling happy after the last race and started tor for the automobile which was to contey him back to bis his hotel aj he was about to climb into the machine he felt a hand band on his arm and a man shouted in his ear hello hitchcock how bow are you hear you put a crimp in the bookies to today day hitchcock blushed and shook hands sheepishly not recognizing the man and not wishing to show it p say I 1 want to speak to you con said the stranger right what Is IV asked the comedian well I 1 am up against some bard hard luck today to day they cleaned me and I 1 want to get home now don t let any one ot of these people see you but blip slip me enough tor for car tare fare will you sure said hitchcock placing his hand in his pocket then he paused and queried where do you live vancouver was the answer hitchcock took a flying leap tor for his machine and unless the visitors at new orleans are more gullible the impecunious one Is still looking tor for car fare harpers harper s weekly |