This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 edition. Excerpt: ...A foreigner?' "' As you may suppose. Now, Mr. Tubbs, what do you say? Do you think you can trust me?' "Thomas examined the face of his visitor. He looked honest, and the little tailor had a good deal of confidence in the excellence of human nature. "'I may be foolish, ' he said at last, 'but I'1l do it.' "' A thousand thanks!' said the stranger. 'You shan't repent of it.' "The cloth was selected, and Thomas set to work. In three days the suit was finished, and Thomas sat in his shop waiting for his customer. At last he came, but what a change! He was splendidly dressed. The little tailor hardly recognized him. ' ' Mr. Tubbs, ' said he, 'you're an honest man and a good fellow. You trusted me when I appeared penniless, but I deceived you. I am really one of the genii, of whom perhaps you have read, and lineally descended from those who guarded Solomon's seal. Instead of making you wait for your pay, I will recompense you on the spot, either in money or' "' Or what?' asked the astonished tailor. "' Or I will grant the first wish that may be formed in your mind. Now choose.' "Thomas did not take long to choose. His charge would amount to but a few dollars, while he might wish for a million. He signified his decision. "' Perhaps you have chosen wisely," said his visitor. 'But mind that you are careful about your wish. You may wish for something you don't want.' "' No fear of that, ' said the tailor, cheerfully. "' At any rate, I will come this way six months hence, and should you then wish to be released from the consequences of your wish, and to receive instead the money stipulated as the price of the suit, I will give you the chance.' "Of course Thomas did not object, though he considered it rather a foolish provision. "His visitor disappeared, and the...