Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-22
A BLUE SKYE.TERRIER,
And the Trouble He Was TO the
Maid who Cared for Him.
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"What pretty dog you haveI"
"What, Dumpyl Yes, lie is rather pretty.
Madam sent me here to give him some water;
she thinks mineral waters are good for him.
Poor old dear, he has not been digesting his
food well this summer and we are all very
much distressed about him"
Dumpy was little blue Skye-terrier who
looked as though he was very well cared for,
albeit he was a little down in the mouth
when the meeting in Garfield park took
place His eyes were heavy, his tongue pro-
truded, his tail was as limp as a stick of
soaked macaroni, and he shivered as if it
were January instead of midsummer
Dumpy wore silver collar, hung with a
row of antique bangles representing the
Fates and Furies These exquisitely- carved
medallions dangled among the forty odd
loops Of the very narrowest ribbons of as
many tints and hues that made up the rosette
in his silk collarette. Besides this garniture
the precious little brute wore blanket of
dull gray plush decorated with silk embroid-
cry and lined with pale blue quilted satin
Around the edge was a fringe of Moorish
spangles that ratified and jingled pleasantly
every time he moved a muscle.
"Dumpy,n she said, "came direct from
Skye island when he was but months old
A sweetheart gave it TO madam She tried
to hide the matter from master, but he found
it out and at first wanted to choke poor
doggie, but he got over that, and now he
likes him as much as the rest of US.
ave feed him everything that he likes, but
principally chicken, minced beef, milk, cake
and chocolate creams. He only likes one
thing that he can't have, and that is bones,
for they make him so dirty, as he always
wants to gnaw them in the dust. Why, if he
finds bone he Just runs out in the middle of
the street to pick it.
Excepting that dog usually has good
health believe it is as expensive pet as o
baby. / get S3 a week extra for taking care
of him and know l use 81 worth of perfumes
and fancy soaps every week besides the
powders for his nails and teeth, the hair oils,
and the blankets and collars that the boys
are always stealing. When he wakes up he
cries to go to bis mistress room and then |
sprinkle him with her favorite cologne, comb
his hair ell out, put a fresh bow on ard let
him in Before dinner give him a hot bath
and dry him with bay rum. It's awfully
tedious for have to work with him till his
hair is perfectly dry. That's 10 keep him
from getting the rheumatism. Then his
teeth have TO be cleaned and brushed and
the dear little fellow keeps as still as mouse.
But o myi l have dreadful time cleaning
his nails-he doesn't like the polisher and
tries to bite me every time l begin to use it.
What else! Well than l will give him
another spray of cologne, oil and comb his
hair, give him his dinner, and put him to bed
for an afternoon nap After supper he goes
for a drive with his owners and always
wears bow the same color as madam does.
When he gets back l have to give him an
other bath, brush and comb him, and get
him some lunch Then 1 put him in his
basket and he lays his head on the pillow and
goes to sleep like q big tired boy.n