Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-02-07
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not cry"
These were the first gentle words he
had ever spoken to his useless relative
but now one great sorrow, crushing
suspense and grief drew them together
in sweet sympathy.
Soon low bark from Tiger in the back
yard reached Daniels ear, and he hurried
to the spot where the dog was chained,
and stroked his head.
''Pretty girly is lost, he said, as he
unfastened the clasp of the chain, and
gave Tiger his liberty. "Dan's sorry
Tigers sorry; love pretty girly."
His words revived the dogs desire of
the morning to follow his mistress, and
he left Daniel and took n slow trot down
the road, with his nose on the ground.
Tigers gone to fnd pretty girly-
knows more than poor Dan; go after
Tiger
The dog led him mile over the cross
road, through a park into rocky past
urc. Soon faint voice was heard, which
threw Dan into transport of joy.
"Help, help, hclpW
"Bow-wow-w bow-wow- WOW, an
swered Tiger.
"Pretty girly, pretty girlyl" shouted
"This way Dan-Tigcr. I'm in Hos
sonnet Hole" came from Anna.
In au instant they stood looking anx-
iousIy down between the rocks.
"Pretty girly-so glad, "cricd Dan, rs
lie saw her.
81 can't climb up the rocks; won't you
get some one to bring a ladder7" said
Anna, after explaining how she fell there
eyes, Dan go-comc back-laddcr-
ladder-won't forget"
He hurrcd to the road, and met Joseph
Powell with rescuing party.
"Found-pretty girly's found" he
exclaimed, cxcitcdly. ''In roclts-over
there there" pointing sh g toward the chnsm.
''In Hossomet's Holea" inquired Jo-
scph.
"Yes, laddcr-laddcr. She said lad
der. Poor Dan did not forget"
In short time Anna was rescued from
her terrible situation by these loving
friends. She was weak and exhausted,
and Joseph half supported her till they
reached her home. =
Mrs. Bent's happiness at her safe re-
turn had no limit, and quite a company
gathered around Anna as she related all
that had happened.
"What made you think of hunting for
her in that out-of-the-way place, Dan2"
asked Joseph.
"Dan didn't think; he's most nat'ral
fool. Twas Tiger.
"Who let Tiger loosc2 he was chained
in the yard!" inquired Mrs. Bent, in sur
prise.
"Dog cried. Dan let him go. Tiger
went after pretty girl. Dan 20 after
dog. Don't know much most nat'ral
fool"
"You and Tiger have outwitted us all, "
said Joseph, laughing. Then he added,
self reproachfully: "How unkind-yes,
inhuman was, to cast you oil rs did
to put you i'll the almshouse. Oh, Dan,
forgive mel"
"Good, faithful Dan; you shall have a
home with Anna and me, burst crate
fully from Mrs. Bent
Happy Daniel! Rich Daniell In q mo-
ment what countless sunbeams had burst
forth upon him. He remained with the
Bents, and his life was flooded with in
cxprcssiblc joy.
Joseph Powell took him often to ride,
and hired Il teacher to instruct his feeble
minded third cousin, and strove to atone
for past neglect.
Joseph, too, developed rapidly in the
higher qualities of heart, and closer ac-
quaintace revealed to Anna much in him
that was noble and true. His society
grew to be delight, and her cheek
flushed with pleasure at his approach
She yielded to him, with transport of
joy, the treasures of her love, and a
quiet wedding united their lives for life.
The Ledger.