Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-08-15

turned their horses head homeward.
Even Hattie's amiabillty was rufied
somewhat. and the picnic was begin
ming 70 lose its promised charms
When poor Mira Thompson appeared
at the gate in obedience 10 Annie'l
calli ~ distress the cause Of their re-
turn ws, mnde known In no gentle
terms
IL wish you'd see 10 him yourself
this time, mamma" was Annies un-
gracious word Of parting as they once
more drove away.
why, It's only half-past eight"
said Hattie, looking at her watch.
I'VE needn't have been in such a
straight 20 be on. -
"ls that ALP Well. I wish I hadn't
been quite 80 cross TO mamma, but |
was sure we were going TO be ever so
late. and she did make mo so nervous
with her talk about vi just SEQ how
beautifully he trots along. Oh. what
wouldn't ] give II we only had a horse
like that instead OF that poky old
thing We haze 10 driver
"I wish you had. for there's so
much pleasure in getting over the
ground in this style Suppose wo go
through tho new cemetery. The work.
men arc all gone to-day, and it's a
lovely place"
"Yos. I'd like 70 drive th rough IL so
long as Il Is on our way. But great
Scotland! will you believe your eyes?
II here isn't that everlasting dog
againl" and even rs Annie said the
words. tho irrcprcssible Dot rushed
past them, painting furlously and
covered with thick ove-coat OF dust
This Is certainly moro than | can
stand" cried Annie, in real temper
at last "lle's got TO go back. and
we're not going to take him either.
Here. give me the whip"
why. what are you going 10 do?"
for Annie's face was white with anger.
"Do? I'm going TO send him back.
What do you suppose?' and the next
moment she sprang lightly to the
ground.
"Go home, 60 home, you rascal.
Go home. say" but the offender did
not go home as expected, or even
move a foot in that direction. for at
sight OF the figure towering above
him. brandishing its cruel weapon on
high aud uttering its commands in
the voice OF an avongcr. the abject
little creature seemed TO be stricken
with the palsy. and only shrank into
half his natural size, at the same time
gathering himself into a limp heap
and crouching close 70 the earth.
Once, twice, thrice was the command
given. the only effect being 70 still
further decrease the size Of the dog.
The sight became 50 comical at last
that Hattie burst out laughing. while
Dot taking courage, wagged his
frightened little tail, and peace was
restored.
There's no use in trying 10 resist
fate any longer. / suppose" remarked
Annie. smiling family. as she lowered
her suspended whip "Its too late to
go back. and we've got to take the
dirty little fellow TO she picnic. and,
what's more, right in the carriage
with US, for II we should happen to
meet large dog. or even good
sized cat he'd DO devoured before our
very eyes There, my dress is about
as much soiled as it can be already.
so might as woll finish it, so here
goes" and, with much coaxing and
considerable dragging. Dot was
hoisted up In front and made to lie
down. All vexation, however, was
soon forgotten in the howery beauties
Of the road along which they passed I;
and when they drove through Mount
Hopes massive gateway. and gazed
of upon the lovely green slopes Of
that silent city waiting for its dead,
the little troubles Of life seemed 20
be lost in the quiet reverie that fell
upon both.
This is a strange prelude TO our
picnic" remarked Annie, breaking
tho silence
"Are you afraid? Vol, / shall
only drive through the grounds. /
want 10 show you some Of tho beau
ties Of the place Those chimneys,
rising from the ground, mark the
place OF the public vault, built into
the side Of the hill, and little fur