The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-28
The FIutist's Dog.

as ugly as a Quasimedo, aud shaped
like z, he possessed but dog for
his companion, and a fute as only
means Of subsistence. But his talent
upon that instrument was such that he
could attract by its melodious sounds
those whom his unfortunate physiog
nomy repulsed.
They say that beggars at this per-
iod had no dislike to glass Of wine
in the course Of their wandering. Be-
sides everybody frequented the tavern.
Times are very much changed, To-
day every one goes to the coffee house.
On certain day Sulpico entered a
tavern he ate enough for four, and
drank sufficient for ten, and then roll
ed under the table, and slept by the
side of his dog. An amateur, who was
seated at one of the adjoining tables,
took advantage of his sleep, robbed
him of his flute, and went out without
any one discovering the theft.
When Sulpice awoks, his first move
ment was to search for his flute, which,
on more than one occasion, had as
sisted to pay his reckoning. In vain
he fumbled in his pockets, the instru-
ment had disappeared, How to ex-
press the shock the CONSERVATION Of
the poor beggar This flute was his
alI-his treasure; it was excellent in
tone, an6 Of perfect workmanship be-
side, he had possessed it for more than
twenty yearsl What dreadful blow
for poor Sulpice. Desolation was de-
picted in every feature; a cold pers-
piration trickled down. his face. To
no purpose did he question the bar
keeper, walters and customers they
all shrugged their shoulders. The
poor little fellow then made an intern
al noise he cried. swore, raved, and
i over turned the tables and chairs, but
I no one could give him back his flute
and they even threatened to call in
the police to put an end to the up
roar, Sulpice preferred paying his
reckoning and departed, his eyes swol-
len with tears, and his heart burning
with rage.
. Who has not heard of the admira.
BILE instinct of dogs? There have
been frequent examples of their cum
ming scent; but the aeuteness of their
hearing has seldom been put to the
test. Sulpice was already. a good
distance from the tavern, when, on
, turning a street, he saw his dog wag
} his tai and raise his ears, like point
er on the track of partridge; next
J he placed himself before his master,
} bounding up joyfully and inpatient
to go forward Sulpice, who, at this
moment, was in no caressing humor
hastily repulsed, and even beat him
} The dog, nowiss quieted by beating
continued to vancouver with different
attempts. His master in astonish'
ment, knew not to what cause to at
tribute this strange obstinacy. He
3 stood STILL lost in deep thought, when
0 he heard behind AIn the sound of q
t flute. His heart beat violently, and 2
! restless curiosity took possession of his
: mind he receded few PAGES, and hi:
dog began to point again, redoublinG
# his efforts, since he had, at last beer
understood. He ran before, showing
the way, and slapped barking in from
of house, from whence proceeded
the meodious sounds. The beggat
/ listened attentiyely, his surmises gain
2 ing strength every instant; soon hi
3 doubts were changed to conviction.
5 "Shall / enter?" he asked Of him
o self.
9 He went in; his dog, animated wit
q zeal, and bounding with JOY, ran be
% fore his master, and scratched at tn
y door of the unknown musician. lie
NJ hearing the noise, came to open th
% door himself, holding the flute in hi
y hand.
. "Holy Virgin! It's my flute ex
is claimed Sulpico, transported with fury
20 "My name is engraved on it,"
Nor was he deceived, The ur
known could not deny the fact, or of
er single word in justification. II
Y was a devoted amateur, jealous Of tn
81 reputation Of Sulpice. In robbin
29 him of his instrument, he thought
As deprive him likewise of his skill
81 Humbled and confused he stammere
"a out some inaudible words of apOlog
and restored the flute withoutany diff
'h Guilty. Poe Sulpice, scarcely cled
ar ting such dhhoped for good luck, asl
ed nothing further, but rapidly d.
scended = steps, and departed, lih
IS Saintl lh his dog.
= A young lady dressed in niue
false hair was warbling at the plan
aud when her mother summoned h,
to assist in some household duties, h'
rosy lips opened poutingly and sna
, ped out, 20, do it YOURSELF" An
y d. ...nnt On sin1tinn Mkind NNnrl