Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1858-04-09

TICS u HHe aIiitla, Shc cOntueu,l
"bui--"
"A capital fellow !" cliimed inmy hrotl
, er. II say, sister, ! wish | had him Her,
sir;' and he legan to pat him OH the lea,
willie hid. sis linked her arms around III
silky neck, aud began an address III Chot
, taw or Chinese, or some other unknow
tongue, TO her doggy
'sYou surely haven't any idea of keepia
him?" at length resumed my mother.
) Certainly | have;' replied, "Iool
there pointing 10 the group ON the floor
You can't have the heart to turn hin
away Y
There was much surprise when it was
found that was seriohs in my Intention L
retain him, and many i Joke was passed up
on my 'fiavelng companion but the hour
ofrenniun was no TINS a,f uukindness. even
IL Il s'og. and my new acquaintance was
prrmitted to rake up his abode with us.
Weeks passed, and the dog and myself
We're fast friends. He was noble looking
fellow, with cost OF glossy brow3- except
the under part OF the neck, whith wassnowy
whiie-and a counienance, whose inielli-
gence might have put sons of Tie biped
genus to the blush. Bx espHg over all the
canine canine ape, apylnions in ss.g"r, ascer-
tanned that his nameIsWe and from
that Time forward, Jack S.saah p f,vorite
name.
Still Jack was not popular. Though the
pride of my brother, and the pet Of the
"wee one my parents still regarded him
askance, and hr returned their cool civilify
with interest. Indeed he seemed 10 care
very little for any one bat me, and when
he could get my notice. paid little attention
to the rest.
AT length, however, circumstance oc-
CURED which end, AIRED him TO us all. Not
far from my fathers house was a pond, Il
mile perhaps in length, and Of consid rable
depth. From my childhood, this had been
IA familiar friend; and when tired oi mus
ing OIL lis banks. would put together
few planks IN the form OF a raft and with
the aid of a long pole, would guide my liz
tie craft over the smooth surface, as care +
less, and as jolly, as the most approved .
boalman OF a romance. Since the acquisi-
ion OF Jack, had frequently amused my
self by pushing out into the water, and call
lim TO come TO me--a feat OF which he was
fond. One day, willie thus en-
ragged, ! lost my balance, The frail plank
,eneatli me turned, and was pre,ipitated
10 the water.
remember the convuigive shudder with
Which tell the water close over me. and
hen there is "a blank. Whrn Hexf bee
ame conscious my mother was bending
f. er me 10 tears, and Jack by her side, Ut
ering low, mourntul whine. | could not
/ first comprehend the meaning OF all this,
mt when / recalled the accident, and knew
hat had been saved from wattry grave
clasped the noble dog to my heart with
eling@ Of the deepest gratitude.
1t seems that after partly pulling me
rom tile water, lie had gone TO the House,
nd by hi~ plaintiye rkmg, and strange
ctions, induced my mother to accompany
i'm TO the water. in order that she might
accomplish what lic could not my remnv-
/ from tie edge of tie water. hardly
NOW which appeared the most rfjoiced at
ny resuscnarion; my mother was too hap
" to speak, while Jack looked from one 10
he other, as if perfectly comprehrnding 1t
ILL.,
From that time, he was no longer allow
ID lis corner arudgingly. Even my father
gave up his prejudice, and believe he
sould have given his last mor,el, rather
han the dog should 60 hungry Not only
n the family, but throughout the neighbor
lood, there was sudden change Of feel
~. From poor, dependent cur jack
suddenly became hero; yet lie bore his
nobly. lie did not become cross,
nor put on airs he bore his honors with
he same qniet dignity with which he had
net insults and rebuffs in short, showed
lmseIf in all respects an honest, sensible
log.
One day, about year from the time Of
Jacks adoption into the family, having
some errands to town, left him as usual,
% watch the carriage. 1t was late in the
lay before my business was concluded, and
N my return. Jack was rowlere to be
ound. | was surprised at his absence, for
le was a faithful watchdog. but surprising
hat he woud return soon, determined to
wait for him Sunset came but no Jack.
There was now no time to lose, and half
lopine that he might have taken a notion
o return before me, | sci out for home.
On arriving there, my first inquiry was
or the dog, hui TO my dismay ] learned that
ie had not been seen. Had lost hu-
nan friend do not think | could have felt
more deSolate than did at that moment;
nv preserver, my laithful friend was gone
That he had deserted me, could not be-
ieve; that he was lost was improbable; he
must be dead.
was not the only one who wore sad
that night; gloom was cast
upon the Whole household, and ! viii not
deny that more than one eye filed with
tears. Smile not, reader, remember that
he had prevented many tears and heart
aches that would have ceased only with
lie.
Early in the morning returned to town.
and the day was spent in "a fruitless search.
THIN | advertised him. Days and weeks
passed. and still our search was unavailing: