The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-11-20
THE END.
LITTLE MISS DOT.
"Miss Dorothy! Miss Dorothy"

"NTiss Dorothy! Miss Dorothy"
Sharply, shrilly the voice pierced the
still, warm air. 1t was plainly evident
that the tall, middle aged woman who
called was very angry at not receiving
an answer. for she snatched up large
sun hat, and with long, rapid strides
strobe down the broad driveway.
At the gate she paused, and with up
lifted hand shielding her face frol the
hot, glaring sun, she eagerly scanned
the acres of green lawn that stretched
before her
Miss Dor-o-thyv
eyes. yes! I'm coming. Wait min
ute, please" and with swift, flying foot
steps a young girl came bounding across
the lawn. \ noble hound and a skye
terrier followed, leaping on her at every
step she took.
"Down, Ponto! Fritz, you bad dog!
See what you have done to my Dress
and she looked rather ruefully at the
large rent in the white muslin-white
once, but now torn and bedraggled with
:1Ia.
"Well, never!" and the elder woman
held up both hands in amazement.
"Never saw such n sight! Is that it?'
1t was sweet, laughing voice that asked
the question. But tho warm, flushed
face was more so-round and piquant,
sparkling with life and animation.
Il have been romping with the dogs,
Mrs. Grey. 1t was warm work, though,
and do wish l had fan. Oh, may ]
have your hat?" and merrily laughing,
the tempestuous girl ruthlessly snatched
the hat from the astonished woman.
"Well, never"'
At this second amazed ejaculation the
dimpling sprite threw back her head,
sending out peal after peal of clear, IRE.
sistible laughter.
"There, Mrs. Grey, feel more com.
Portable" and she placed the hat back
carefully. "Thanks-but oh, l forgot
you called me. For what am l wanted,
please?"
"Mr. Wellman wishes to see you, but
you can't go to him with your dress in
that condition"
"Guardy!" and the hot, vivid colol
rushed over cheek and brow. "But can
not help it if | do look $3.50 wild. He
knows that l never look and act like
other girls. Down, Ponto! Fritz, come
onr' and without stopping she bounded
up the massive stone steps, both dogs
fo11owipo Y,ratfv pinfura Of ippocapI
girlish grace and abandon. With 6
quick, impetuous movement she threw
oper the study door, glanHng half doubt
fully and trifie timidly at the figure re
clining in the large easy chair.
"Ah, little Miss Dot. you have return
ed. Been romping as usual. Now, con
TESS" and an amused, playful smile
curved Earle Wellman's lips.
You are right, Guardy. Look!' ant
she held out the torn gown.
"Oh, Dot!" laughing softly, "what j.;
wildflower you are! heard Mrs. Grey
call you Miss Dorothy and as l saw
you tearing across the lawn, the dogs a
your heels, l could not help smiling
Such grand name for a little holden
brilnful of life and mischief! Miss Dor
othy, indeed! Nothing but Little Mis-
Dot will suit you. 1t is short, jus
like
''Stop!" and u tiny foot came dow
angrily. 81 know I'm short, but yol
need not tell me, and as for my name
what's in a name, anyway
"a great deal Miss Dot" and Do
Baker looked up in surprise, wonderin!
at the cold hauteur she saw pictured il
the strong, manly face bending over her
Little Dot, see what | have here!
and his face softened visibly as h
stepped to the sofa and threw back
white coverlid, revealing the sweet
dimpled face of sleeping child.
With low cry of delight Dot fell ol
her knees before it.
"Where did she come from, Guardy?
and Dot hid her face in the mass of sof