The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-07

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the stream. At length Dicks mind be-
came confused, and, on leaving the spot,
he somehow committed an unaccountable
blunder. In short, Dick eft Tiger where
he had found the wolf, and dragged the
wolf away. 1t was singular mistake,
and can't explain it. ~ r a #..
With great care Dick concealed the
the wolf in some bushels and taking a cir
cult through the woods, came up with
Major Nutter shortly after the latter had
crossed the river.
"Hallo! Major! where are you going
so fastp ." "..... 49,
"1a is that you, Dick :" cried the Ma
jor, looking around. -...
whats your hurryl Pm going down
the river, but l can't run to keep up with
you" ..........
"Oh! Pm in no great hurry only I've
shot wolf down here -"
"Ah the devil you havew
Dicks memory failed him. -..
Erred across the river" said the Major
Dropped like log" .. .... ...-..'
Just SO. Glad to hear it. But wait
a minute and I'll 90 with YOU"
And Dick began to whistle.
"rm calling my dog. The cur is al
ways running off. Never can keep him
near me-" ..... .... ........ .-......
The Major expressed his Sympathy
then Dick whistlcd again, and called at
the top of his voice; but Tiger, although
he was within hearing, did not see fit to
come; and, N minute, his master ac-
companied the Major along the bank Of
the river. .. .......... ... .......
That cussed dog" complained Dick.
81 wouldn't take twenty dollars for him
if he wouldn't ramblc off So"
81 had the incest shot in the world at
the wolf" said the Major. II hid on the
opposite bank among the willows, an
the minute he showed his muzzlc--pop
down he went"
Just So" aSscnted Ankers.
As they approached the spot where
the wolf had been shot, Dick fell be-
hind.
"Hurrah" cried the Major, gaily.-
There he lies swear lie hasn't stirred
from the spot where he stood. 1t was
good shot | say. It's at least fifteen rods
to where | stood; and aimed right be-
tween his eyes. BY Jonas"
The Major had approached near enough
to recognize Tiger! His countenance
Suddenly changed from an expression of
triumph and gaiety, to one of disappoint-
mcnt modification and surprise-most
lulicrous.
Dick, as we have seen, was very ab-
,nt-minded. Although he glanced at
the Maj from beneath his eyebrows, he
he did not appear to observe the singular
change in his countenancc. n .a.
'Twas good shot," he said in an en-
thuSiastic tone. you're lucky to-day,
Major. The bounty, and the price OF skin,
will make quite pile" -a s...E
by Jonas y repeated the astonisbed
Major, in q voice that seemed to come
all the way up from bis boots-7-it was so
deed and expressive. by Jonas ~ ..
"Why, Major, you make as mutA fuss
over it as ifit was an elephantP .sr
But-look! !! never made such n
blunder before in my life! I:'s-it's-
a--dogw -.
"My dog" thundered Dick, feigning
great amazement. "TEer-that I've been
whistling for the last half hour! How
could you make such = mistake, Major9
How could you shoot dog for wolf!
my dog, too, that don't look moro like
a wolf than COW does like hippopo.
tamusl swear Major, you are certainly
crazy" .,.s.
"See here, Dick" said the Major, with
face glowing Ikea great coal, ''ifs
laundering mistake, know--never seen
dog look so much like woif--could
have sworn it was a wolf! Now Dick,
don't tell of this! / should never hear
the last Of it, if the people found it out
Shoot a dog for a wolf! BY Jonas!
own the blunder, and agree to pay you
n round price for your dog, provided you
won't tell it." ~, -a.
&" 1t isn't the valley Of the dog think
so much about" muttered Dick, looking
mournfilly az Tiger! "But have had
him so long, and set by him so consumed
ly! Poor, Tiger! But | won't I've hard
on you, Major, seeing it's q mistake, and
you're willing TO do what's right about it.
I'll say five dollars, and mum"
"Veiy WE'LL said the Major, with
long breath. Il don't happen to have
the tin in my trowsers, but Ill get it for
you in a few days"
After some conversation, the Major left
Dick alone with Tiger, whom he said it
was,his intention to skin. es ea g
aiilIoir Il. ssss .ssss, Dick A!.sa 40, caly skinned
Tiger, but remembering something about
the vol, he had also peeled the hide of
from him. Ankcrs spread it out before
him. 1t was splendid hide. He thought
Of the price it would bring, aud also
contemplating the bounty money. At
that moment, somebody slapped him on
the shoulder. He looked around. 1t
was the Major. Dick turned all sorts Of
eolors. Pa dsa a aaHE
"Well," said the Major laughing, II
never saw two skins taken of from one
dog. and one Of them wolf skin Beats
the devil ~ e }s' "8
II IS impossible 70 describe Dicks confu-
sion. Heturned considerably redder than
L A a a