Show A bold bet in thomas E parish a book gold hunters of california are some good of the old days here la a yam about the biggest mr farash knew of in that time of big betting A man of the name of moore bad been betting and lost over jand over sums aggregating several thousands of dollars on the game of faro finally as he tamed to leave the dealer asked are you through moore besl bated then turning and taking from bis pocket a key held it up fand said I 1 will bet you everything in my safe which this key unlocks on the ten how much Is in your satel inquired the dealer I 1 do not know but it is a large sum if you win take the key open the safe and secure all the money you find there if I 1 win we will go to the safe together count the money and you must cover the amount was the answer the challenge was accepted the bet made and moore won something over 47 |