The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-05-24
ANECDOTES.

PALMER Oi sululdiS IN LONDON mad painted
the portrait ola splendid ewfoundland dog
but he strayed or was stolen as he was re
turning from his last sitting. His owner
was inconsolable but knowing the distin
guished artists large and intimate acuuaint
ance with persons who confidently concern
themselves with other peoples dogs, repair
ed to him for advice, and authorized him te
offer ten pounds reward for the recovery O
his missing favorite. -I
The artist soon put himself in commun
cation with one of his dog fanciers, who ask
ed him what kind of q. deg it was.
Why" says he, lock here this is his
picture. Should you; know him again?"
The fellow gazed at the wildly faithful
representation for minute or two intently
and then said
Il thinks Use got him now; shall know
him if | see him. But what's the reward p
Ten pounds" '.f
"Wery ansome indeed, and worth little
trouble, but such prime mammal as that
ere will cost great deal of trouble to get
hold on, such uncommon care is taken on
EN- by them as has got 'em. Howso'er Ill
do my best"
! Again he. glued his eyes on the pictured
dog, and then withdrew.
A month elapsed without tidings of the
missing ten FOUNDER, but at length, in the
dusk Of the evening, the artist was summon
ed into his painting room, and there found
his confidential agent.
Well, Bill" quoth the former, " any news
about the dog? have given it up!"
"Oh, no, don't, SIR" was the reply, with a
wink. al do really believe I've got him at
last. But is the tip all safe still, and no mis-
take?"
"Ay-have it any way You like
1T amt a check ?" asked his astute
companion.
"No; ten-pound note, two fves, or
sovereigas."
"Well, sir, where that words said by a
gent, there's an end of everything, so the
dog will be here in half an hours time, and
pretty time l have had to find him."
Half an hours lapse saw this little stroke
of business complete, and the dog and the
cash exchanged.
Well, now, my man." said the artist,
it's oil over; and though l said / wouldn't
ask you any questions, can't help it, mere
ly out of curiosity. give you my word of
honor / have no other motive and will take
no steps at all in consequence of what you
may tell me- Did ever deceive you?"
No, sir, you never did,"
"Well, do you know who stole him :"
g. "Quite sure you won't do nothing if
tell your"
Honor, honor!"
"Well, sir, I was the chap as prigged
him.
"Yout" echoed the great artist, with
expanded eyes, uplifted hands, and great
start. ~
Eyes, me, sir. took'd the dog, and no
mistakel"
"Whew! Well, but now I'm curious
still to know why you chose to be so long
out of your money-your ten pounds Why
not have brought him back in q few days,
and got your ten pounds at once?"
Zoos, sir, you see, sold un to another
party for seven pounds, who took such a
liking to the creature that hadn't the heart
to steal un from him until he'd had week
he had, know'd how to prig the dog. l,
as could do it once, could do it twice, and
now you've got what you want but it sar-
tainly sounds curious, don't it,"
Why, you consummate scamp" quoth
the artist, almost splitting with laughter,
you've got seventeen pounds out of that
dog"
" Yes, sir, that's the figure, exact" replied
the stolid Man of Dogs.
well, but you mpudent vagabond, if you
could prig a dog, as you say, once and twice,
you may thrice"
Well, sir, SO may; but this here dog
will be looked after unkimmen close now,
and I shan't run no risk. Besides, honor
among thieves yer know
And with wise look the fellow departed.
= TIT FOR TAr.-A little boy was one day
sitting on the steps OF door. He had a
broom in one hand, large piece Of bread
and butter, which somebody had kindly
given him, in the other. While he was eat
ing it, and merriy humming tune, he saw
poor little dog quietly sleeping not far
from him. He called out to him
Come here, poor fellow
The dog, hearing himself kindly spoken
to, got up, pricked up his ears, wagged his
tail, and seeing the boy eating, came near
him. The boy held out to him piece of
bread and butter, and as the dog stretched
out his head to take it, the boy hastily drew
back his hand, and hit him a-hard rap on
the nose. The poor dog ran away, yelling
most dreadfuly, while the cruel little boy
sat laughing at the mischief he had done.
A gentleman who was looking from a
window on the other side of the street, saw
what the boy had done. Opening the street
door, he called him to cross over, at the
same time showing him sixpence, which he
held between his finger and thumb.
Would you like this ," said the gentle
man.
Yes, if you please" said the boy, smil-
ing, and ran over to seize the prize.
Just at the moment that he stretched out
his hand, he got severe rap on the knuck-
les from cane which the gentleman had
behind him, that made him roar out.
What did you do that for' ;" said he,
making very long face, and rubbing his
hand. Il didn't hurt you, nor ask you for
the si1pence.''
What did you hurt that poor dog for
Just now," said the gentleman. He
didn't hurt you, nor ask you for your bread
and butter. As you served him, I have
served you. Now remember that dogs can
feel as well as boys, and learn to behave
kindly towards poor animals in future"