Hoker

The "Judicious Hooker" was born in Exeter, and was a nephew of John Vowel, alias Hoker, Chamberlain and Historian of the city.

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"So yer come through ther pass, eh?" observed Hoker, after there came a lull.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

Hoker, ther saloon keeper, was tryin 'ter tell me how you had some fun with 'em an' made 'em understand that they couldn't do as they pleased.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

"Where's Young Wild West?" asked Hoker, though he well knew that he had started out to go through Forbidden Pass.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

Hoker shook his head, as though he felt that he had been slighted somewhat.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

Having satisfied himself on this point, he stepped up to the bar, and, nodding pleasantly to Hoker, the boss, he observed:

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

Though the dice were not exactly the size of those furnished by Hoker, it would be hard to tell the difference, unless one made a close examination of them.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

Our hero thought he had better let the boss of the place and his patrons know that the Chinaman was a sharp and trick gambler, so just as Hoker proposed that they throw again, and for five dollars on the side, he spoke out:

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

During the time the trio was in the saloon they had been talking in this way, and they had partly made Hoker, the proprietor, believe that there was something in what they said.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout

Hoker came forward and proceeded to go through the man's pockets.

Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll An Old Scout