Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-05

IN the SaVlngS-Dank lot IueLu, anu W
fore long another and another, for the
Guinea pigs were such pretty little pets
that everybody wanted them, and they
sold rapidly that Lille and Fred had
quite a fourishing bank account
Of course it required patience ana
perseverance to look after them ana
feed them regularly; but the children
were patient and persevered, and the
little Guinea pigs never went hungry.
Their plump, tailless bodies were sleek
and shining, and their little black eyes
olowed like bright Goals, and whenever
the children entered the barn they were
greeted with a chorus of "Qu-week-
week-week as their little pets
scampered up to be fed.
"What do Lille and Freddy mean
to do with their money!" asked Aunt
Carrie one day. "Do you think it a
good plan, Charles, to let them hoard
itup so?"
"They have an object in yiew,', said
Mr.. Cunningham, with smile. "They
know what they are about
But won't it teach them to be mi
serly?"
No, I think not. They do not
save the money for it's own sake,
and, meanwhile, they are learning
something of its own value.'
But what can they mean to do with
it? They have been saving it up for
nearly three years, haven't they?"
Eyes, about that"
"And what will they do with it 20
" You will know before long" said
Mr.. Cunningham, smiling again.
"They want to surprise their friends. y
FWell," said Aunt Carrie, greatly
mystifed, "when shall I know the Sc
cret 2"
'Tn few days, I think, Mr.. Gun.
bingham replied.
Not long after this conversation
Freddy went to town with his father,
and Lille went to school in such a
state of excitement that to this day !
| don't believe she can remember wheth-
ar she failed in her lesson, or not; fol
the "Guinea-pig money" had been
drawn from the bank, and the mysteri-
Gus purchase was to be made. Mr.
| Cunningham took Fred to great sale
stable in the city, wi ere he inquired
for Mr.. Coleman.
C [ want my boy to see the gray
pony about which spoke to you few
days since" said he.
Yes, SIR" replied Mr.. Coleman.
Chow do you do, young man? Are
you thinking of buying horse2'
eyes, sir" said Fred, glancing
shyly at his father and reddening with
pleasure.
you'll be sure to like the gray
pony" continued Mr. Coleman. sShe
is famous little horse. Brown, tell
them to bring up the gray pony"
Brown disappeared, and presently
somebody led the the horse around.
| Fred looked at her breathlessly
He thought that there never was such
a perfect horse, so pretty and small,
and with such bright, mild eyes, small
feet, and long, wavy name and tail.
"We call her Gypsy, said Mr. Cole
man, smiling at Fred's evident pleas
ure. "She is nice little horse
Want to try her?'
Fred glanced at his father, who nod
ded smiling assent, and Mr.. Coleman
Lifted him upon the horse.
g Thank you," said Fred, taking the
bride.
You won't fall q? asked Mr.. Cole
man.
so no, sir, ride at home" be re
piled; and, chirruping to Gypsy, he
cantered her back and forth
"Do you like herr 3" asked his faith
er, presently.
Fred looked up, his face beamed
with pleasure. 81 think she is splen
did .
Do you think Lille will like her?'
asked his father, laughing.
80 sir, | knoaO she WILL" Freddy
answered, leaning over to pat the
pony's glossy neck.
''Shall we take her, then 9"
go yes, sir; yes"
but perhaps you may see some
other horse you will like better
go no, sir; I'm sure [ sha anti " ex
claimed Fred, slipping off the horses
back and throwing his arms around hel
neck. 81 shall neUer see horse [ like
SO we'll as this one!" and he hid his
face In her long, wavy name, almost il
tears at the idea.
"Then [ suppose you may call it 6
sale, Mr.. Coleman" said bis father,
| handing over a portion of the Guinea
pig money. We will go and look for 6
carriage, and come back for the horse ,
A carriage was quickly found,a pref
| tv basket phaeton, and a neat harness
was also procured. At the harness
store man gave Freddy nice new
whip, but he was sure & he should new
er want to whip that splendid pony"
Lille had just got home from schoo
when the pretty turnout came up the
driveway.
so, what dear little horse What
a pretty carriage " she cried, dancing
around them. "See mamma, how
pretty and crimpy her name is, and
what little feet she has Do you like
her Freddy? How does she go ~
40 Lille, she goes hke-aImost
And she's all our own-yours and
mine. Papa paid for the pha-er ton,
but the pony was bought with Che
Guinea pig money.
"Charlie must put her in the barn
now" said Mr.. Cunningham. This
afternoon you can go to ride. Do you
like your carriage, Lille z"
- o yes, sir; think it's splendid y
"Do you think Gypsy is Il nice
name for her, L1lile ASKED ffed, as
they all followed the little creature to
the barn.
Eyes" said Lille. "Zs',s't she a
beauty"
Little Gypsy gazed around her new
home with mild, inquiring eyes, look
ed a little fraid of the old horse, and
did not seem to know what to make of
the children's petting at first. But she
soon grew used to them, and learned to
know and love them all, and she now
feels quite at ease IN the big barn
where the Guinea pigs scampered
about with little idea of their 1mpor-
tanee. She is so clever and gentle that
Lille drives her alone in the ''pha-er-
ton, y and has fine times taking her
playmates TO ride.
Fred does not care so much for driv-
ing, but goes 6 horseback. i"
Perhaps some day you may meet
for f,or,