The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-07-17


And she Amt one bit dangerous,
judge said Patsy, eagerly, hope reviv-
ing.
You are sure they haven't changed
the dog--that this Is really the blood
thirsty beast that nearly chcwed you
upY continued the judge, looking at
Schwab.
Schwab nodded his head as much rs
to say. Yes
'On the testimony given, see no
reason to order the dog shot said the
Judge. THAT can only be done. under
the New Code, when the complainant
has taken oath that the dog has actually
bitten him.
Then I'll swear to that. your honor,
Mr.. Judge said Schwab, with an evil
eye on ratsy. who, by reaching up q
little, managed 10 furtlvely pat, in a
protecting, don't.be-afrald sort Of way,
his little dog on the desk.
You need to be careful what YOU
swear to, Schwab,' said the judge, warn
inply. Perjury doesn't pay even to get
revenge on a small boy and his pet dog
DO you still insist on swearing that this
dog bit youY
Yes, ! do, said Schwab. sullenly.
Then he took the solemn oath that
swore away the little dogs life.
The judge looked all the time rs
though hc was sure Schwab had sworn
to lie, as he said:
"The law leaves me no choice In such
a case. The dog must
'Oh, dear Mr.. Judge! don't say IT.
sobbed Patsy, patting the dog harder
than ever. She had turned around and
was licking his hand, looking down
with wonder and almost human pity, as
IL to say: 'What can be the matter
with my master? lie is such a jolly
boy, always full Of fun and frolic, and
now he is full Of nothing but sobs and
tears.
'You must not interrupt me- said the
judge, in a not unklnlly way. IL
could save the dog Tor you | would, but
the law, which have to obey, leaves
me no choice. IN sorry for you, but
your dog must be shot
As he spoke the fatal words he put
ont his hand TO lift the dog down ia
Patsy, and taking II as friendly act,
he gratefully licked the judges hand.
'Oh, pleasc--dear, kind, good Mr..
Judge" Patsy again burst out. neither
thinking nor caring about the Judge
previous warning. she only tried tc
perfect him-she didn't snap because h,
kicked her-sBe did II for love Of me
and if It's anybody oughter git punished
it's me. Oh, can't you send me 20 IN,
Island for a year, iudSe--or lock me NJ
hcrc-or let me work for you-I can d,
lots-or anything-ani take back wha
you said?'
'0iliccr, take these people away, an,
look after the dog YOURSELF said ia,
judge, in rather husky voice, as h
turned away. leven thought saw hin
hastily dash his hand near his eyes. bu
perhaps was mistaken. Schwab Ia,
already sncaked out.
A the Judge turned away. Patsy 10
the first time fully realized that thcr
was no appeal. no hope. He huge,
: the little dog close 20 his heart, an,
covered the shaggy face with quick, no
kisses, palting her faster and faster, thci
hugging her closer aud closer, as she, II
return, licked his face with spasmo III
eagerness. Did she know?
Come, young fcller, there's no use #
takin' on about it., said the policeman
You'll have to get ont Of here. You
can get another dog easy enough
Then he started to take the dog, bu
evidently thought better of ii, and sim
ply said:
Come on, now
The policeman led the way, helpin
the blind man along. And so they pas
scd NJ the aisle and out of the disma
court room, Patsy hugslne and kIssin
the little dog, and sobbing as thoug
his heart would brrak-thc little do
licking away the tears, and giving PHI
full little cries of sympathy, as thoug
she, too, at last understood.
They had no more than dlsappcare
than | thought. Perhaps can saw
Patsy's little dog, will try the effec
of money on that policeman
Selling my hat, hurried after them
As reached the door heard a pistC
shot.
Outside, the policeman was just pat
ting his revolver back in his pocket. tn
blind man was leaning wearlly against
telegraph pole, with a scared look in hi
pale face, tears dropping from his sight
less eyes. Down in the gutter, IN
miserable heap, was little boy huggin
the dead BODY OF little dog.