The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-13


cano, was always in II state of disturb
ance, because 'that girl" was continually
doing something extraordinary.
Just now, without knowing--or caring
that she had Il spectator, she was re-
hearsing sort Of Wild West show in the
rocky road little way above the Fromer
house. There were only two performers
herself and the immense dog she al
ways had with her-but they were so
active and versatile and made SO much
noise that they were more than salts
factory.
1t was amusing to see the little midget
she was only thirteen and small for
her age-playing Indian and scout and
stage driver and giving a really good
imitation of each. And she went at her
fun with such spirit and enthusiasm that
no locker on could help being excited in
sympathy.
The dog, great st. Bernard, was
quite as enthusiastic as his mistress and
was full of the spirit of the OCCASION 1t
was evident that he saw no improperly
at all in this business. He gave it all the
assistance in his power and was wonder
fully intelligent in his performances
Suddenly the girl stood upon the dog
back and balanced herself there with the
skill of a monkey while the creature
scampercd up and down the road, leapcd
over rocks and did many other breakneck
things. The girl held stick in her
hand, which she pretended was gun,
and at short intervals she stmade believe"
to fire the weapon, giving at the same
time an Indian whoop.
1t was this feature of the show that
had caused Mrs. Fromer to exclaim and
to hold her breath. 1t had also attracted
the attention of little Jerry Fromer. At
once the child was filled with admira-
ton, and ran out into the road to Join
the fascinating party.
His mother caught and brought him
back, not without loud protests on his
part. The girl heard his outcries and
understood them. She came racing to
the house door in the hope of securing
another playfellow.
"Let me have him just little while p
She was painting and flushed and eager
her eyes sparkled and her face was
bright and animated. In spite of her
unkempt black hair and her torn clothing
she looked very pretty and childish then,
and there was certainly nothing vicious
in the straight look of her pleading
eyes.
'Let me have him, she said again.
''I'll take right good care of him, and
he'll have loads of fun. Ranter'll be
right glad to have him, too
This last was meant as the highest
compliment that could be paid. Any
little boy whom the big dog was willing
to accept as playmate was honored in
deed
Jerry kicked in his mothers arms and
held out his hands to the girl and begged
to GO with her, but his mother held him
close and moved step further away.
1t was a movement of dislike. The
girl understood it. She drew back as if
from blow, and she stopped coaxing,
while her face lost all its bright ANNA
ton. She was very sensitive tomboy,
apparently.
s'Rilly"
All turned in startled way to see that
Pete Pelter was standing beside them.
with a look in his face that seemed hall
sad and half angry.
"Why, dad we've rot back p
The girl sprung pimbly up and caught
her father round the neck, where She
chung, kissing his bearded face. The
rough mountaineer kissed her in return
Just as better dressed father would have
done, and stroked her hair very tenderly.
"All right, amt ye, Rllly2" he said
'Ranter took good care on We while
was away Got to be off again. but I'll
be back this evenin'.
"a her again and put her down