The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-28

fully In earnest, for he had such faith in
Uucle Phin's culinary skill that he be-
lfeved he could make anything good to eat
that anybody else could.
The old man only laughed at this, but
sid he might 90 If he wanted to. and the
boy, taking tin cup in which to hold the
berries. ran off. happily enough. to find the
children. When he discovered them they
were both standing still, bashfully looking
ot him, tho little girl. in pink sun bonnet
that reminded him of Cynthia's, half hid
den behind her brother, and evidently just
Ecady to run away.
The new conner at once opened conversa-
ton by saying: "How do you do? / am
very glad TO see you, because ! haven't
very many friends. Ny name is Arthur
Dale Dustin. What is yours2''
The boy said his was Bert and his sis
tsrs was Sue. and that both their names
we're Chapman. He added that their
father was engineer Of the pumping sta
tson. and that nobody else lived anywhere
near there.
thoroughly we'll acquainted and were all
busily picking the luscious berr les that
abounded In that vicinity. Arthur said it
Sue Chapman said she loved fairy tales,
only she had not heard very many. So
Arthur began to tell them the story of the
MERMAID" which was one that he had
read 70 Cynthia; but he could not remem-
her It very WELL aad said if they would so
down with him to where he lived, he would
read IL TO them out of his book.
They readily agreed to this, and were so
perfectly delighted with the little house.
koat and all that they saw on it, that it was
sbme time before they were ready to listen
TO the story of the mermaid. When it was
finished they said they must 60 home now
but invited Arthur to come up to the house
and see them after dinner.
That afternoon he met Mr.. Chapman and
Mrs. Chapman, and saw the great pumping.
engine at work. and was allowed to climb
up and look into one of the huge tanks that
held thousands of barrels OF OIL and had
altogether most interesting and happy
time. The best of all, though, was playing
with the dogs, of which there were three. q
mother and two half-grown pups. all
thoroughbred bull-terriers.
The boy enjoyed these SO much, and was
80 fascinated with their playfulness and
intelligence, and Mr.. Chapman took such q
fancy to him that he told Bert and Sue
they might make their new friend pres.
emit of one of the pups if they wished
A. Arthur had never owned a real live
pet in his life, this seemed a most generous
offer, and he thanked the Chapmans
warmly. They gave him his choice of the
two pups. and each showed so MANY good
points that it was = long time before he
could make up his mind which to take AL
length he chose one that was brindled and
had white tip TO his tail. His name was
Russell" but as the little Chapmans
called him Rusty Arthur decided tina,
be would call ham SO too.
He carried the pup in his arms down To
the boat. but all the way it cried piteously
at being taken from its home, and strug.
gled hard 10 get free. Arthur made bed
for it at the foot of his own bunk and tried
to feed it. but the pup refused to accept his
kindness. and only cried and whined and
begged to be let out at one of the closed
doors. Finally. even good-natured Uncle
Phin lost his patience, and said the pun
needed good whipping TO maze him keep
quiet.
oh no. indeed. Uncle Phini" exclaimed
Arthur, reproachfully; 81 Wouldn't whip
him for anything. How would you like "a
be whipped because you cried at being
taken away from your mamma? I've msde
E up my mind that l won't make him un.
nappy any longer; and so. though should
sove dearly to keep him if he wanted 10