The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-05-19
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HOW ANDREW ANDERSON OBTAIN.
Ed HIS DOC; CARLO.

Anlrew Anderson had long cherished a
wish to be the sole and exclusive owner of
dog. Like many other boys, he was very
fond Of dogs, and thought it would afford him
.rca: pleasure to have one which he could
call his own.
The day after his trip 70 his t;randmother's
farm, he was walking with his father down
the village street. Looking in at ship win
dow, he saw a card with this inscription ;" a
dog for sale. Inquire within" The sight
of this notice Tuiokened his old desire to own
dog, and touching bis fathers arr1, he said :;
"Pa! See, there is dog to he sold in
that shop! wonder if it is good one 2"
"lf YOU would like to see what kind Of
dog it is, we can step in, and look, Andrew"
replied Mr.. Anderson.
. I Should like to, pa. 1t wont be any harm
TO look at the dog, if VIC don't buy it."
No. My son, it wont be wrong. unless we
have no idea of buying at all 1t would be
wrong to trespass on the shopkeepcr's time
] think We should be as careful not to take
minutes from men Of business. as We are not
to take their money; for, as saith the old ad
age, Time is money!"
"Thcn we hal better not go into the shop,
at all, pa" said Andrew looking obviously
into his fathers face. for have no idea we
snail buy the dog"
"Why not, my son don't you very much
want a dog"
Yes, "a, I 10. But my money box is very
nearly empty. I'm sure can't buy dog"
Perhaps may be willing to buy this dos
tor you." replied his father.
20, pa. I wish you would" exclaimed
Andrew, earnestly. But recollcctinc him.
self after a moment. he added, "No, wont
request il, becanse YOU tod me few months
ago, YOU couldn't afford to pay the price MIR.
Prince asked for his dog"
$50 did, Andrew. But may be this mans
dog is cheaper. and may now be able to buy
him for you. Let us 90 in and see.'
Durin. this conversation. they had passed
the shop which had the notice in the window.
So they returned, and. on going in, Mr.. An
dcrson said to the man behind the counter,
Could we see the dog which you adver-
tisc for sale. sir -
Certainly, sir" replied the .hopkccpcr,
here he is"
AZ he said this. he whistlel. and cried.
"Carlo Carlo come here. boy"
Andrew heard chain rattle, and the next
moment fine playful dog leapcd up from
beneath the counter.
"What noble 100 king dog" exclaimed
Andrew.
rs he good house dog" inquired Mr.
Anderson "IIe is first rate for rhat," rcrli-
cl the m,n, "the least unusual noise round
the honSc. sets him barking Justify"
"Ts he kind 2"
avery; babe may play with him with
out fear"
"What is the price YOU set on him. sir -
SWELL. sir, Carlo is worth ten dollars:
hut to kind master, who would treat him
we'll. would sell him for something less, say
for eight dollars"
Andrew looked quite blank at hearing this
announcement lie thought his father would
not be likely to pay eight dollars for dog.
SO he inw,rl!v concluded that Carlo would
not lie likely to come into his hands
Mr.. Anderson looked thouchtfullv few
moments. lie was considering the prorrie-
~ Of paying so large a sum for dog. At
length he turned to the shopkeepcr. and said:
II will consider the subject. sir. III con-
rlnhc to buy, will call again"
DO sir. If Won really want Carlo. the
price shall be made satisfactory. want to
get the dog into good hands"
Andrew and his father left the shop An
lr"w hurried 10 school, his father pursued
his walk. On his return, he stepped in.
sought Carlo for t;re dollars, and sent him.
in a neat house. to his residence.
When school was over. Andrew, who hal
given up all idea ofowning CARO-. went home
in company with his friend. Alexander Frank
lin. TN rea hing the gate lea,lng TO his faith
crs house, he looked over the fence and was
surprised 10 see a neat looking dogs house.
with what looked like Carlo curled M inside
ot it,
"Sce said he. turning to his friend, "sce.
Alex there is dog in my yard really
believe father has bouyh: NE dog q, wont
it be fine II nc has Come. let us 90 in anil
see
Alexander followed Andrew to the ,loc's
house. where Carlo Law comfortable enough.
nut wearin. sorrowu! look. as if he did
not like the sudden change in his quarters
andrew approached him gently, and in a
coaxing tone, said,
Carlo poor Carlo pretty Carlo
Carlo replied by a low growl; but Andrew
continued to coax him. until he ceased crowl
my, and quietly permitted his new master to
smooth his head. Presently. me allowed him
self to he led out Of his house. and. before
'on". the boys so won on his COOL nature.
that he entered into regular froIic with
them
After playing some time with Carlo, the
i'a,s separated. Alexander went home