Squatter sovereign., 1856-06-10
DOG STEALING STORY.

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| A celebrated painter of animals in Lon
don had painted the portrait of splen-
did Newfoundland dog. but it strayed OF
was stolen as he was returning from his
last sitting. His owner was inconsolate;
but knowing the distinguished artists in-
innate acquaintance with persons who con-
fidently concern themselves with other
people dogs, repaired to him for advice,
and authorised him to offer ten pounds re-
ward for the missing favorite. The artist
soon put himself in communication with
one of his " dog fanciers," who asked him
what kind of a dog it wass Why" says
he, look here; this picture. Should you
know him again2"
The fellow gazed at the wildly faithful
representation a minute or two intently,
and said:
81 thinks Use got him now; I shall
know him if see him. But what's the
reward 2"
"Ten pounds
Very 'andsolne, indeed, and worth a
little trouble; but such prime hanimal
as that will cost a deal of trouble to get
hold ON, such uncommon care is taken on
'em by them as has got 'em. Howsoe'er.
Ill do my best" and again he glued his
eyes on the pictured dog, and then with
drew.
A month elapsed without any tidings of
the missing ten-pounder; but at length, in
the dusk of the evening, the artist was
summoned into his painting-room, and
there found his confidential agent.
Well, Bill" quoth the former. any
, , newr about the dogs have given it
up!"
"Oh, no, don't sir" was the reply with
a wink. 81 do really believe have go.
him at last. But is the tip all safe, still,
and no mistake?"
Ay-have it any way you like
1t amt a check 3" asked his astute
companion.
No-a ten pound note, TIVE fives, OIL
; two. sovereigns."
Well, sir, where thot words said by a
gent. there's an end of everything olse
: so the dog will be here in half an hour:
time, and pretty business have had te
find him."
Half an hours lapse saw this little stroke
> Of business complete, and the dog and casl
: exchanged.
swell, now, my man." said the artist
: i" its all over, and though said wouldn'
. ask you any questions, can't help it
;, merely out of curiosity. l give you m,
henor that have no other motiue, and
will take lao stepsat all in consequence o
. what You may tell me. Did ever deceive
you? ?'
" No, sir, you never did,
: We'll, do you know who stole HING"
, "Quite sure you won, do nothing if
= tell yous"
"Honor, honor!"
= well, sir, was the chap as prigg''
- him.
"You." echoed the great artist witt
= expanded eyes, uplifted hands and grea
start.
- "Yes," me, sir. took the dog and n
= mistake"
q Whew! Well, but now I'm curiou
still 10 know why you chose to be so lonI
: out of your money-your ten pounds
o Why not have brought him back in fe,
. " days and got your fl0 at once2"
- =, "Coot, sir, you see. I sold un to anothe
party for seven pounds, who took such
liking to the creature that I hadn't tn
heart to steal un from him till he'd had
:" week or two o comfort out on him but q
a. soon as he had know'd how to prig th
dog. I, as could do it once, could do
- twice; and now you've got what you want
-, but it sartaiuly sounds curious, don't it y
=. Why, you coisummate scamp" quot
- the artist. almost splitting with laughte
= you've got seventeen pounds out of th
ad dog"
"Yes, sir. that's the figure exact r
=, piled the stolld man of dogs.
na swell. but, you imprudent ragabond.
he you could prig dog. as you say. once al
nd twice, you may thrice. y
no Wen. sir, so I may. but this here d
a will be looked after unkimmin close no
:. and shan't run no risk. Besides. hon
ed among thieves yer know" And, with
rrv wise look. the fellow departed.
- sI The body Of a female has be
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- the head, arms, and lower li,nbs cut .