Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-17
LIS FOLLY.

IrGttN Lillian LaWney, eAQulSltely
costumed, from the silken ostrich plume
OF her hat to the tip OF her dainty boot,
ran lightly down the high steps of her
beautiful rev home.
She had been married month, and
was very happy as the darling of an old
man, VINO, while fortunate enough 10
surround her with luxury, was a'so
more fortunate to possess the utter faith
and love of his young wife. Major
Lawney had never regretted the few
years OF tried fidelity and experience
which made his breast a haven of rest
anu peace 10 this otherwise lonely girl
1t was Lillian who grieved that her brief
twenty summers might separate so far
their now united lives.
But this brilliant winter day possess
ed for her no intrOspection. She only
knew that her happy heart seemed to
be reflected from the dazzling streets
and bright blue sky. Her content
seemed to make all the world content
about her, until, quickly turning the
corners OF a square, she came suddenly
upon a knot OF boys, IN the midst OF
which WAS dog, miserable, crouch
ing creature, over which her heart mel
ted. She stopped.
WHAT are yuu doing with that poor
dog ?" she asked, somewhat severely.
The boys had paused, at her sudden
appearance upon the scene, with the air
OF detected cumluals.
One, revealing that he had heart II
his breast, finally answered:
Ned Rollins, he's turned whole
bottle Of kerosene over him, and they
are going TO set it on tire!'
lis that true 2" demanded Lillian of
ope OF the older boys.
Hes my DOG, and I've a right to do
what | please with Eimr" he returned,
insolenuy and ne rose mp from his
crouching position, and gave the poor
dog a RICK, which actually caused ILL
ian feeling Of physical faintness.
The otaer boys looked somewhat
cowed at the indignant Hash of her
beautiful eyes, but the bully stood sui
len and defiant.
..You don't want the dog, / undsr-
staud ?" she said, at length, addressing
him
NO; am 6 ing to Kill him - he
answered, brutaly-
HE SAID ned sell him to me and
now lie won't spohe up another OF the
buys. ,
:.Wiil you sell him to me?' asked
Lillian, quickly.
..how much Il YOU give?" demanded
the young rutlian-
LliIan took out her little azure purse,
with It's gold rings, and turned the coin
into her hand. Only few pennies,
and a gold sovereign, which latter she
had kept for pocket piece Tor some
months. Her husband mad dropped 1t
INTO her purse one day, playfuiiy pro-
posing that she should make some wise
Investment OF it. She turned the coin
ia her palm over regretfully. There
was no neip for 1t.
Il viii give you this, she said, tax
ing out the sovereign.
You may have him.
Transferring the coin to the boy
hand. Lillian bent owe. her new pur-
chase. patting him, and taking the
string which was tied about his neck
The dog was only puppy yet, ap-
pareLtly oi a large breed of animal, WAS
OF GOOD size, win shaggy, lusty coat !;
LuI Lillian observed that hls head, with
lis rooping, silky eaIs, WAS really pref
". and Intelligence shohe III the ap-
p-.allng brown eyes. Still, the iorlorn,
uaif starved creature was a ludlcrous
.puenaage to the elegant young lady,
and a. she rose up to lead him away the
bows set up a shout OF derision. Lillian S
checks burned but she continued 10
le I'd and COAX the animal through the
quiet suuare to h,r own door. With a
breath OF relief she at length shut 1t
upou him. In tie vestibule of the ele-
can't house the miserable dog looked
more miserable than ever by CONTRAST I.
and Llilan looked at him thoughtfully,
a FAINT smile of humor relieving her eA-
citement aud compassion.
AT that moment she heard her hus-
bands -tep in the drawing room.
.,Malor!" she called, gaily.
Darling" !" was the response.
81 have invested my sovereign. Come
aud see T.
Major Lawney, with handsome, man,
ly face ana curing gray hair, appe' Ted
in the hall. :,
With dramatic of mock triumph
Lillian pointed TO the dog.
..Wh LilIan, where did you ger
that unfortunate creature ?" demanded
her husband. III the low tone OF utter
surprise.
.!Found him with some boys who
were gong to torture him. L could no,
save hlm any other way, so L bougnl
nm. and / had only the sovereign u
nav for MIN with. He isn't very nice,
but pity him so and l may Keep
him, may Il Guy
Major Lswney looked from the love
IL face 10 tue unlovely dog. and the neAs
moment his OVID face broke slowly into
smile.
Yes, you may keep him, and ne
shall be called LIS Folly, ne s'no'
rather dryly.
The "A, xt instant her arms were
around his neck, and they were laugh
ing heartily together.
But LIS Folly, led and washsh'
brushed and treated kindly, pegan "
have a respectable appearance. his
shaggy coat became black and glossy.
Lii observed that ne v ~ growing anu
Major Lawney surreptiuously led hil'
from hls plate at dinner, and pronouuo-
ed him very good specimen Oh 'ne
Newfoundland. ,,
.Nvt SO bad an investment, Lll, he
finally remarked, kindly, when IN the
spring Folly had reached remarkaoi'
size.
LII laughed. =,