The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-10-28

Down, Gar, Down, Khedivep'
Neither animal paid any heed to his
words, but kept up swift slashing of
their tails, whilst their small eyes, redly
ominous, sparkled virulently, in their
large, heavy heads.
Then, Tom, alive now to be tho neces-
slty of the case, changed his tactics,
and, swapping his fingers in friendly
manner, called, cOaxingly:
Hero now, Czar-poor follow"
1t flashed over him as he spoke that
he was moro of a poor fellow" than
Gar was, but being in no position TO
choose his words he used more Ian
guago to the same effect.
The only reply elected from the hor-
rible beasts was low growl, and then,
observing that KhediVe was slowly slip
ping around to the back and Gar as
Stunning crouch preparatory to a
spring, Tom came to a rapid conclusion
that he would have to run for it.
He made a dash for the door, and as
he did so both animals sprang on him
roaring with rage and gnashing their
fierce white teeth as they all rolled over
together. The parrot screamed out with
kill Kill himl Go it, boys. Hsl
hal hap
At this critical moment the door flew
open and Col Whitney, breathless with
running, rushed in and laid his cane
vigorously about him.
The change was instantaneous. Car,
growing fiercely, retreated to a corner,
while Knedive fawned abjectly at Col.
Whitney's feet, and the parrot remarked
in her sweetest tones:
Good boysl Kiss and be friends
Folly loves good boys"
Il wish Polly belonged to me. I'd
cut her head off, - said Tom, who, ragged
and heated, was standing by his uncle
Il don't know how it Happened" he
continued, in answer to his uncle's
questioning glance.
Its lie Tommy tells a he''
shrieked the parrot, angrily.
Eva, who was standing in the door,
burst out laughing, and Tom shook his
fist at the bird, and, drawing out his
handkerchief, mopped his face vigor-
ously. Col. Whitney, who was watch
ing him, gravely amused, started vio-
lently, for both beasts had arisen 81
multaneously, and were watching Tom
intently, while little nervous twitch
of their tails indicated a renewal of
hostilities.
W uCrC ulu tuGJ DlOOu COuc on
your handkerchief, cried the colonel,
energetically; for heavens sake put it
mp, for see how excited they are becom-
ing"
only cut my finger this morning on
my way here, returned Tom, carelessly |
thrusting his handkerchief in his pocket |
That fully accounts for their attacking |
you, " said the colonel; show could you |
was certain my pretty darlings could |
he continued, fondly patting |
on his head.
4 am sure didn't know" returned |
Tom, little angrily, that the nasty
beasts minded the smell of blood. -
''They don't mind it, Tom" said the
old gentleman, chuckling, "they dote on
it-and that is the cause of the warm
greeting you received this morning.
won't you have to part with them
now" said Eva, little anxiously, APP
Tom and laying a soft hand
on his ragged shoulder, and looking
gravely at Col. Whitney.
''Part with them" Numbered the old
colonel, angrily, certainly not-you
must be dreaming, Eva. Tom must Just
keep away from here after what has oc-
Cured, for the cubs will never forget or
forgive him again"
81 think, uncle, they are getting dan
gerous, said Tom, with little glance
1t his torn garments.
Danger" shouted the old colonel,
81 would part with my great
before I'd part with my
ions"
Tom said no more, but took his de-
oarture, the parrot accompanying him
% the door and calling after him:
'GoOd-bye, Tommy-come againl Hal
la'
Tom sailed his cap at the bird and
Knocked him over, and with a torrent
# profanity following him, he ran
lightly down the steps waving his cap to
Eva, and his uncle, who were watching
lin from the door.
The next morning Tom concluded to
gain saunter down to his uncle's resi-
Ienoe, and sec if the young lions had
orgotten their recent display of
.ostility.
lie ran up the stops with light heart,
nd letting himself in at the door he
vas greeted with discordant laugh by
he parrot, who called out gaily:
Devil to pay, Tommy. Hal Ha,
lar Tom, who could not abide the
ird, for he said often to. Eva that he
eemed like an evil spirit in disguise,
lade cut at him with a switch, but
he bird lodged it adroitly Then run
ing up the staircase he knocked impe-
uously at his uncle's door, through
those room he would have to pass be-
ore reaching the lions den, which
by a small passage-waY be-
ween.
There was no response madu to his ,
Immons and he knocked louder still,
I'd then listening intently heard a
Iuad that chilled his flesh with horror.
There was a low growing and mum s
ing, and shaking of heavy body
UGH the same as a cat shakes mouse {
and then a sharp orunching, as Of c
mes. q
Tom was paralyzed with dread He !
lew that the lions were never allowed {
leave their den, and such sounds !
suing from his uncle's room were
ninous.
Remembering window that opened z
a shed to which he had often as
d gained access by climbing, he ran
ither, and in few minutes was on
e shed, and stealing softly to the
ludOWs pCOpOu III.
Khedive was running swiftly around, e
sing about the apartment, while Car !
It'll freocious growls and mumbles
IS tearing and shaking to and fro !,
something that had onee had the =
ape and form of life. Little pools of :
God lay about tho floor, and near =
Q window through which Tom was !
ering were several tufts of short,
izzied hair. Tom nearly fell off the
ed in paroxyism of apprehension
len he remembered then not having
en- Eva. His hand incautiouslY struck I
ainst the window-pane, and both 2
asts looking up with roar detected !
m, and bounding against the glass I
lashed out several panes ia their !
ry.
1t did not take Tom a minute to dash .
r the pillar by which he had assembled \
ID to slip down with a lightning like /
pidity. Then, with a pale face, he J
entered the house determined TO
arch every nook and corner until he
Eva.
She was not in her room, and closing q
r door SOFTLY he wandared through | D