Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-22

something of the dramatic gift herself
A very hot July had driven away all
Nine Debrisay's pupils, save two or three
The ranks of Mona's were also thinnei,
and both were planning course of needle
work and realing during the approaching
time of rest.
some small housekeeping errands as Nine.
Debrisay had headache, and on re-enter-
ing the house with latch-key, was sur
prised to hear a sound of snarling an l
scufiing in their sitting room, the door of
which was open. Going in quickly, she
beheld Nine. Debiisay, her cap slightly
awry, endeavoring to drag lace shawl
from the fangs of Dandie, who, snarling
and yelping, held on like grim death,
stretching the shawl to its fullest length,
and dancing backward, while she struck
at him Intellectually with a small hearth
brush.
stDtdble dc beter' she exclaimed. keep
away from him, Mona. l believe he is go
Ing mad"
II believe he is only frightened and an
CRY. Let it go, and probably he will, too"
Thus diverting Nine. Debrisay's atten-
ton, she relaxed her grasp. The dog gave
a vigorous pull, and trotted trlumphanly
with the lace in his mouth-head and tail
erect-into the hall, where he proceeded TO
tear it vehemently.
Just look at that The only decent
thing have to put on my shoulders when
go out. Get away with you, you cur"
"a thrust OF the brush-''Call him off,
Janew another thrust-''Take that
throwing the brush at him finally.
This routed the foe. He jumped back,
and Mona quickly snatched up the shawl.
ME beautiful Chantilly shawl" al
most wept Nine. Debrisay. 81 got it at
sale the last year you were with us in
Paris. Thirty-fve francs seventy, and it's
worth two hundred! 1t was as good as
new. will not live in the house with
such Il brute!'
Il am sure, ma'am," said the landlady,
coming in, II am that sorry-I don't know
how to express it. don't know what's in
the dog. He is always trying to run up
here, rs If ne knew it worried you"
II have no doubt he does" returned
Nine Debrisay, examining her lace.
Look here! There's a tear for you'll Here's
another It's just ruined"
81 think can mend it, dear," said Mona
sympathetically.
Now. Mrs. Puddiford," insisted Nine
Debrisay, impressively, to her landlady,
81 give YOU your chOice-either that savage
brute leaves the house, or | will. BE sure
YOU explain matters to Mr. Rigden this
night and let me know the result. Either
he sends away his dog-Or goes away with
his dog-or Miss Craig and go, this day
lUCeIsn' tragically.
81 will ma'am!-I will" shifted the lit
tie landlady II forcsee heap of trouble
Mr.. Rigden-he is that obstinate and
tOuchyr"
The landlady retired, pressing the corner
Of he buster to her eyes; while the yelps
Of the dog were heard from below, where
he was being tied up
The next day was stormy, with heavy
thunder-shOwers, and Nine. Debrisay
would not hear of Mona taking journey t6
town in search of materials to repair the
damage done by the delinquent Dandie.
Moreover, a council of war had to be held
Mr. Rigden was observed that morning
to draw his umbrella from the stand with
IL degree Of violence which upset all the
other umbrellas and sticks, and banged
the front door with II recklessness which
was in itself IA cdSus belIi. Soon after
Mrs Pulliford appeared with IA ruefu
cOuntenmCe.
"Wcli'm, | have spoken to Mr.. Rigden
He is noways inclined to hear rcusJnr
ale W puldn't be man if he did unless
IT were Cn his own sidc!" CALCULATED mad
an,c
spoke most disrrsp"Ctfrl,' continued
t!tc Ian ilHdy, beginning to play with the
corner o: her apron. lie said he would
stand no III IRE Id nonsense Chem was
lis word na'anD. and WAS sorry he had
Just begun II month, HS he would have to
pay for it (hc il Il monthly TENANT; that he
would look out for rooms, and rs soon rs
ever he found another place free from
cantankrrous old women, he'd leave, if he
forfeited Il fortni,ht's rent. am sorry to
say he SO far forgo, himself but them was
his very words, ma am
81 assure YOU, Mrs. Pudditord, it is not
of the slightest consequence whether Mr..
R%lcn considers me oi / and cantankerous
or not. congratulate yea on getting rid
of II Troublesome, Inbred innate
The next day was bright and fresh after
the Thunder and Mona having given a
lesson in Gloucester Pace carly in the af-
tcrn' on, went on to Regents Circus to
match the lace, intending to make mad
amcS shawl as good as new.
Having done her shopping, she crossed
to the other side, and walked "A little way
toward Tottenham Court Road, hoping TO
find room in an omnibus, without having
Ia struggle mt the regular stoppinG-place.
Presently Royal Oak omnibus came up
and paused before she hailed it. Moua
fastened To enter as soon us I'M elderly
| and somewhat dccrepit-lookiug maH had
descended, with the help OF a stic, and Il
| bnEgy umbrella.
The omnibus moved on before the oil
| gentleman had one foot clear of the step
and he fell prone on the damp, prOfu'riy
| watered ground The driver of II hanson
| could hardly draw up quickly enough to
| prevent his horse from trampling ON the
| proStrate figure. which seemed unable to
| recover the perpendicular.
Mona, by II natural impulse, bent Gown
| to assist him, and bury policeman soon
! set him on his feet.
mo bones broke" he said, checrfully,
| feeling his legs aud arms. Here's your
| stick and umbrella. You - into the con
| fcctioncr's there, aud tlkc summat. You
Will be rs right rs n trivet in five minutes"
So saying, he proceeded on his stately
| march, leaving the sufferer standing. with
difficulty supporting his trembling self on
| his stick, and looking round him with n
| plilIut expression OF bGWlldcrmeut.
IL am afraid you are hurt!' sad Mona,
kindly. She did not like to desert him,
| for she felt he was not I.Ondouer
'Pve just an awfu' pain i my back" he
said, pantingly. and feel daz,d like If |
could sit doom Il bit"
Come into this shop and have glass of
| water" and she guided him to a pastry
cooks close by, where she found n chair.
| and feeling alarmed ut the old mans ex-
trcmd pallor, asked If he would not try Il
little brandy and water.
"Ay,' he said; IL must have something
10 raise my heart"
His eyes closed partially. and Mona beg
god an attendant to bring the restorative.
Her patient was small, spare man. with
thin gray hair, small whiskers. faded blue
eyes, contemptuously upturned nose.
and wide, thin-lipped mouth He was
neatly dressed in Il pepper and-salt colored
suit and though not gentleman, was by
no means Of the working class. nor vet like
a city clerk.
Try and take a little of this" urged
Mona
Thank ye-thanl. yc."
He put the glass to his lips and drank
very slowly. The Lord be thankit," he
said. placing it half emptied on the table.
FOR saving my life but am Sair shakenr'
Again he drank. "Owl" he uttered a
strange SOUND between gruan and = sigh.
at was near a over wi me! | am much
hphn1t1ar, tn vNr, my