The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-09-18
MuH and Sultan.


1t was Saturday afternoon, and Sue
vas out on the sunny veranda teaching
Muff, her pet kitten, to jump through a
hoop The hoop was wound with bright
bits of ribbon, and it so1s a pity, when
the fluttering winds made such pretty
contrast to Maff's white coat, that be
could not be persuaded to jump, except
rs Sue jumped him.
Mamma and Will were out on the We
randa, too. Mamma was sewing, and
Will was watching Sue.
Will was fifteen, almost q man in six
year old Sues eyes, and he only came
home ore Saturday in four from the
academy town, twenty miles away. Sue
was always glad when he came for be-
sides seeing Will, there was sure to bs
iellyaeaA rzend plum sauce for tea.
But Mnff would not jump. though hs
would catch at the flying ends of ribbor
as Sue held the hoop before him, ant
hang with teeth and claws. i
"lts no use, Sue," laughed Will
"Muff hasn't any hrains."
"Hes got as much as any cat" fash
ed Sue.
mot Muffp Will laughed again.
"You ought to see Sultan. Tell 20,
what, mother, you'd better let Sue q
when John drives me over, Monday
morning. and I'll take her to see Mis-,
Hepworth's cat"
Away went the hoop trundling dowr
the ~alk, and away went Muff after it
20 mamma! can't r. cried Sue.
Mamma smiled. That was as gool
as yes any time.
So, early Monday morning, Sue wa'
dressed in her pretty gray suit, witt
navy-blue ribbons, and settled on tht
back seat OF the wagon beside Will
and John cracked the whip about the
horses ears, and off they went.
Miss Hepworth lived all alone in lit
tie white house on shady street, where
she sold few pins and needles, and 6
great many cakes, pies, candies and nuts
She was wee little Quaker lady, with
silver-grey hair and eyes. and plain
drab gown, who came to the door when
John pulled up before it, and gave Will
a cherry smile, and Sue kiss and q
chirrupy "How do thee do, dear ?" and
then led the way into the little shop
where everything was as neat and shiny
as new pin.
"She came to see Sultan, Miss Hep.
WORTH" said Will, with twinkle, after
he had invested in huge paper of can
dy which be tucked into Sues hands,
''She's got cat at home that Won't
Jump"
"Has thee ?" smiled Miss Hepworth
at Sue; "and does the want to see nv
,atf'
"If you please" said Sue; and Miss
aepworth tripped to the door and call.
I'd "Sul!anr'
There was a streak along the little
passage from somewhere, and Srltan
stood on the threshold a great yellow
,at, looking at his mistress with great
green, intelligent eyes.
"Thee may come in" said Miss Hep
worth. "Wipe thy feet"
Sultan obeyed, stepping upon the
rim little mat before the door, and lift.
ng his feet, one after another, dalntily.
Will threw Sue triumphant glance.
md Miss Hepworth smiled
Now, be gentleman, Saltsn,' she
aid; and Sultan rose upon his hind feet
md walked around the room, tipping
lis ear politely to his mistress and Sue
Scan thee tell our little friend the sad
tory of the butchers horse p asked
Hiss Hepworth, STOPPING to pat the
road. yellow head.
Snltan began to limp, walking more
nd more slowly and painfully until at
ast he fell, rolled over on his side, quiv-
red, and then lay limp and .motionless
Sues ewes we're very big and bright.
Oh. he isa dead !" she cried.
"Goosey!" laughed Will. "Won't|
ou let him waltz, Miss Hepworlh 2"
"Ye.es," hesitated Miss Hepworth,
but thee must remember that ia not Of
~ teaching. tits nv roguish nephew'sl
'ork," she said to Sue. "Thee may
'al'z, Sultan"
Up rose Sultan again, whirling across
le floor.
Then he tossed bit Of cake from his
ose and caught it as it fell; be found
iiss Hepworth's thimble, which had
cen tucked into Sues pocket; be sat
p, and Tapped milk, from tiny dipper
'hich he held in his paws; be turned
omersaults; be sneezed; be wen,
trough SO many performances that Sue
'ould not have been greatly surprised
hear him speak.
"Will he jump ?" asked Will, soberly
81 think he never trled." smiled Miss
[epwor,b. But she held up her Yard
lick. "Over, Sultan" she said. and
ultan, after an instant's hesitation,
ounded over
Nov we must CO." said WILL
Thank you, Miss Hepworth."
She drew long breath "Yeu coaldn &
II bfni, could your sbe asked, wist
lllv.
81 fear thee could not keep him." said
liss Hepworth, pa!ting her cheek =
But thee must come again to see bin
I'd thee must not 60 now until thee has
I'D a bite to eat"
So Miss Hepworth brought out lit
3 tray with tumhler Of rich milk and
plate of sweet eakesi and Sue, when
ia had said good bye to Will for an
her four weeks, fed herself and Sultan
,nerously, before she kissed Miss Hep
orth and hugged Sultan and went
Vav.
When she got homie size unpound the
,op.
81 don't think it's any use, mamma"
e said: Il gness Muff hasn't any
aims. But" and she cuddled the lit
furry bunch in her arms, "he's
'od deal the prettiest, amt you, Muf-
w
And Muff said, "Me-eww- Youths
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