The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-10-06

inclined to believe that Dandy would be
something more than tolerated in the
house. Accordingly, it was with good
hope that intimated that my dog was
my constant companion, and that | trust
ed his presence would not be objection
able"
40 sir said the widow, eve have
only lost a dear old dog within these
three months; and for our own poor pets
sake-if for nothing else-we should be
kind to a dog. As for my children, l be-
lieve they take after their aunt; and my
sister dotes upon dogs.
"Ah, it was the maiden sister, dare
say, who was the mistress of the lament
ed dog" exclaimed Mrs. Woodford. 81
have some recollection of seeing a very
old black retriever in the shop"
No doubt it was the same. | under
stand the sister gives music lessonss
though at present she is taking little
holiday, staying at the seaside with
friends. There is another advantage in
these lodgings" continued Mr.. Brough-
ton; the house being music ware
house, and of the family evidently musi-
cal, am in hopes they will not object to
my violin practicing any more than to
Dandy for an inmate. What / want
now is comfort, to enjoy myself after my
own fashion, and opportunity Of doing
some little good in the world, when what
seems to me the fitting occasion offers.
Five years more at the Antipodes and |
might have come home q richer man
but perhaps in that time health would
have been shattered by 0ver-toil, and !
should have been less able even than
now to turn into rev grooves of life and
resume habits of culture. As it is, my
means are ample for all am likely to
want. With books and music and Dan
dy, | expect to get on capitally. Besides,
| mean to come and see you pretty of
ten"
" Indeed | nope you WILL" calculated
husband and wife together
" If we come too often, they must turn
us out-must they not, Dandy?" said
Mr.. Broughton, speaking to and petting
his dog; and then he added, turning to
his cousin "By-the-bye, l ventured to
give you as reference to my respectable
ity, responsibility, &c"
And | Will give you q good charac-
ter, Dick, | promise you" replied Mrs
Woodford; "and what is more, will
recommend Dandy to Mrs Gray's
special regard. He certainly is the clev-
crest dog | ever saw. See him now, wag-
ging his tail at me, as if he understood
every word"
" Spoken just like the Cousin Maggie
of early days, said Mr. Broughton, with
a certain tremor in his voice which prov
cd that his feelings were touched, Al
ways full of Sympathy and thoughtful
goodness. Yet even you can hardly tell
what friend Dandy has been to me
through years Of loneliness"
" es [ can" said Mrs. Woodford;
" IT L had not d lot Of children to think
about, | am quite sure | should want
dogs or four-footed pets of some sort"
Only a fortnight has passed, but
" Cousin Pick =" seems as completely in
stalled IN his new lodgings as if he had
occupied them for months. His most
cherished personal belongings were all
unpacked and arranged about his room
according to his ewn taste and fancy. A
few well worn books which he had car
ried from England in his youth, still
AiNANS q lIttCC VI liOiIOiy lIOuSII bltI hElt
now surrounded by many fresher vol
umes; and an old and cherished violin
rested In one corner, and helped to give
the sitting room its inhabited appear
ance, though writing materials near the
window and newspapers lying about con-
trlbuted to the effect,
Over the mantel-piece in his bed room
he had arranged his store of weapons-a
sword, which Richard BroughtOn had
certainly never used, but which he val
ued as the gift of dead friend; pistols
and reviewers which he looked on as pro-
tectors in many perilous journey, and
a boomerang brought to England as
curiosity.
Mr.. Broughtou had finished his break
fast, and was enjoying his morning news
paper; but he had been to the opera the
night before, and the melody of an air
which had delighted him still haunted
his ear, and even disturbed the rhythm
of the very didsctic article he was read
ing. He was not much disturbed by
Mrs. Gray's knocking at the door; she
came, as she usually did every morning,
to receive his orders for dinner.
&" You manage my dinners so nicely for
me" said Mr.. Brought0n in answer to
some suggestions of his landlady, that
i think | can not do better than leave all
arrangements to you. But do sit down; |
want to thank you for taking care OF my
dog last night. | hope he was not
troublesome to you?'
=" Not in the least returned Mrs. GRAY;
/" when once he ascertained that YOU
really were not in the house, he settled
down quietly, and played with the chill
dren till they went to bed;
g am so glad your children are not
afraid OF him" observed Mr.. Broughton.
" Oh, they are too well used to dog
and to pets in general to be afraid of
gentle creature like your Dandy. In
fact, my difficulty is keeping them out
of your rooms. Ally-you remember
Dandy took to her from the very first
Ally wanted to come in and see the dog
just now. dare say she is at the door
still"
Oh, pray let her in" said Mr..
Broughton, himself rising to open the
door. 9 | will not be Jealous because it
Is my dog she wants to see-not me-" and
there was a little laugh at the idea of
Dandy being such favorite.
When the room door opened, sure
enough little Ally was found waiting, but
not alone; her brother, a curly haired
urchin two years her Junior, had hold of
her hand; and both were evidently in ex-
pectation of being allowed some little
frolic with the dog.
Come in, my dears-come in" ex-
claimed Mr.. Broughton; Dandy will
be most happy to see you, and will show
you some of his accomplishments, if you
wish"
Though little shy at first with the