Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-14
Ills Folly.

costumed, from the siken ostrich
plume OF her hat to the tip of her dainty
boot, ran lightly down the high steps
OF her beautiful new home.
She had beed married q month, and
was very happy as the darling Of an
old man, who, while fortunate enough
to surround her with luxury, was also
more fortunate 10 possess the utter faith
and love OF his young wife.
Major Lawney had never regretted
the few years OF tried fidelity and ex-
perence which made bis breast haven
of rest and peace to this otherwise
lonely girl. 1t was Lillian who grleved
that her brief twenty summers might
separate so far their now united lives.
But this brilliant winter day possessed
for her 10 iuIrospection. She only
knew that her happy heart seemed to
be reflected from .he dazzling streets
and bright blue sky. Her contest
seemed to make all the world content
about her, until quickly turning the
corner OF a square, she came suddenly
upon knot Of boys, in the midst OF
which was a dog; miserable, croucl-
inc creature, oyer whom ner heart
melted. She stopped.
'What are you doing with that poor
dos?' she asked. somewhat severely.
The boys had paused at her sudden
appearance upon the scene, with the
air of detected criminals.
One, revealing that he had heart
IN bis breast, finally answered:
Rollins he's turned a whole
bottle ofkerosene over him, and they're
going to set it on fire"
Is this true" demanded Lillian Of one
of the older boys.
He's my dog. and l've Alright to do
what please with him " he returned
insolently; and he rose up from his
crouchinC position and gave the poor
dog kick which actually eau
Lillian feeling of physical faintness.
Tie other boys looked somewhat
cowed at the Indignant fash Of her
beautiful eyes, but the bully stood
sullen and deGan'.
You don't want the dog, l under
stand 2 she said, at length, address
lIg him.
Nc; I am goin! 10 Kill him" he
! answered brutally.
He said he'd sell him to me, and
now be WON'T spoke up another o.
the bows.
will you sell him to me:' asked
Lillian, quickly.
How much III you give" demanded
tne young iuNldHs
Lillian took out her little azure purse
with its gold rings, and turned the coin
into her hand. Only a few pennies
aud a gold sovereign, which latter she
had kept for a pocket .iece for some
months. Her husband ha d dropped II
into her purse one day, playtullS pro-
posing that she should make some visit
investment of it. She turned tue coin
over regrellnlly. There was no he'll
for it.
Il will give you this she said
taking out the sovereign.
'You may have him.
Transferring the coin to the boy
hand, Lillian bent over her new pur-
ichasC, pattng him, and taking TIT
string which was tied about his neck
The dog was only a luPpy yet, ap
pareutly OF a large breed of animal
was of good size, with a shaggy rust
coat; but Lillian observed that bis head
with its dropping silky ears, was rea'l
pretty, and intelligence shOne in th
appealing brown eyes. Still, the fol
| lorn. half-starved creature was
ludicrous appendage to the elegan
young lady, and as she rose up t
lead him away the boys set up shou
of derision. Linens cheeks burned
but she continued to lead ald coax th
animal through the quiet square TO be
own door. with breath OF relief sh
at length shut il upon it. In the vest
bule Of the elegant house the NIL
able dog looked more miserable tha
ever by contrast, and Lillian looked
him thoughtiully, faiat smile ot hu
NOR relieving her excitement and CON
passion.
AT that moment she heard her hu
It bands step 10 the drawing room.
'Major! she called, gaily,
}, 'Darling!' was The response.
n 1 have invested my sovereign. Con
:. aud see!'
: : Major Lawney, with his handsom'
: manly face, and curling gray hair a
peared 10 the hall.
With a dramatic air Of mock trump
, Lillian pointed TO the dog.
why, Lillian, where did yOr get th'
Or unfortunate creature?' demanded h
" husband, 10 the low tone Of utter 81