Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-03-20
GEORGIEAND BOUNCER.

Jennie, Lille and George.
sob, bring me book, papa said
Jennie, the eldest, "will you9'
II don't want a book said Lille
81 think-I think I would like pretty
bird that can sing. Will you bring
me bird, papa?''.
Why, Lillie!" said Mrs. Homer,
What do you want of a bird in the
house when there. are so many sweet
singers outside?''
sob [ didn't think of that, mamma
I guess I don't want bird, I'll take
|a-well, I'll have some candy" and
both papa and mamma laughed as they
heard her choice.
"Well, what shall I bring you, Geor-
gie!' said Mr.. Homer to his little son
who was busy playing with atoy horse.
"a pony, papa, a pony! Will you
bring me pony?' exclaimed George
jumping up and running to his father.
What would you do with a pony?'
asked Mr.. Homer.
"I'd ride" replied the little fellow.
"But can't you ride my horses just
as well!'
"NO, want little pony, papa, so
if I fall off won't be hurt, you know. -
"That is a good argument, George, y
said Mr.. Homer smiling. ':I'll bring
you something but I don't think it
will be pony and kissing them all
goOd-by, he hurried away.
It was nearly evening, and Nj.
Homer was just starting home. He
had purchased the book and candy for
Jennie and Lille and stood thinking
what he could get for George. when a
boy approached him leading a large
Newfoundland dog.
'Do you live in the country ?" said
the boy.
90 Yes. Sit. replied Mr.. Homer.
land wouldn't you like a real good
dog?" asked the boy; then laying his
hand On the dogs head he added,
"Bouncer is the best fellow that
ever you saw"
''How much do you ask for him p
inquired Mr.. Homer.
Il don't want any money, but [
want BOuncer to have good home
that's ALL
''Why do you part with him p
asked Mr.. Homer now thoroughly
interested in the boy and dog.
"Well, you see, sir, Bouncer was
fathers dog; father is dead now; and
fathers wife-she Amt my mother
says we can't feed BOuncer any more;
and if don't send him away that she
will have him killed.
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home with me, and if you ever want
him again, you shall have him. Here,
take this and buy omething for your
self; > and Mr.. Homer Slipped five
dollar bill into the boy shand.
"Thank you, SIR said the boy with
tears in his eyes Il will keep this
now, for indeed sister Nell and l do
need shoes and clothes but sometime
I shall pay it back, for L can not sell
fathers dog!''
Mr.. Homer talked kindly to the boy,
and invited him to come out and see
how we'll George would take care of
Bouncer: after which the boy parted
from the dog. feeling quite reconciled.
When Mr.. Homer reached home
with Bomcer, the children were
delighted. George declared that the
dog was great deal nicer than pony,
and Bouncer appeared equally well
pleased with George.
Bouncer proved to be all chat his
former master had represented. The
children would often harness him to a
little wagon which he would draw
with one OF two Of them in it.
But Georges greatest pleasure was
to ride Bouncer, and the dog seemed
to enjoy the fun also.
One day the children We're out under
the trees playing. George was riding,
and Jennie and Lille walking on
either side, when suddenly Bouncer
b rking, gladly sprang forward.
Whoa, whoa, Bouncer, said .Jen-
ME and Lille taking hold of him to
keep him steady.
$50 on, Bouncer," said George
raising his little whip.
Bouncer was only too glad to obey,
and he bounded away from the chill
dren leaving his master sprwling on
the ground. George picked himself
up quickly and ran in pursuit of
Bouncer.
And what do you think it was that
caused this well-behaved dog to con-
duct himself in such a rude manner2
Why, he had spied a boy in the dis
tance. that the children had not
who was 10 other than Albert
Ray, Boumcer's former master!
I can not tell you how glad Albert
was to see Bouncer again. and to
know that the dog had such a good
home.
When evening came, Albert told
Mr.. Homer how hard he had worked
ever since he parted from Bouncer;
and that now he wished to return the
money Mr.. Homer had given him.
':No. no. Albert, keep the money
and we will keep the dog" said Mr..
Homer.
Il can not, sir. replied Albert
decidedly; so many times my father
has said to me, ZAP no matter what
may happen to you never sell friend,
and Bomcer has been more than any
human friend to me-"
Mr.. Homer took the money. but
the next day he found good position
in an office for Albert who, by being
honest and faithful to his friends was
always respected by them.
When GpOrpie was twelve wears old