Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-12-31

f6CkkeSS thou%u. Nr pSeH bulu thdT0
amt nothing he won't do il he wants
to. He don't care for himself or any
body then. Well we'll here i been
talking too much already | got to
get ready the rest OF them dogs and
send them to the depot now the
show over | guess | better leave
Lord Angus till the last"
As soon as Peter had walked 10 the
other side OF the hall the boy slipped
TO the floor and looked quickly around.
All was now in confusion. Keepers
were hurrying here and there with
their charges, and the small dogs
being boxed and the larger ones were
being led to the car stations by twos
and threes. The barking OF the dogs
eager to get away from the hall filed
the air. No one had lime to pay any
attention to the small boy and the
great dog Aud Lord Angus was
standing up motionless watching the
face Of the boy
oh Lord Angus said johnny all
at once. Il jest can't let We go away.
| don't care about uothin else but l
can't let you go. He buried his face
in the soft hair of the dogs neck,
while Lord Angus gently wagged his
tail. In moment Johnny raised his
head. lord Angus. : he said ear
nestly would We be willin' to come
and live with mea | can work sellin'
papers again aud can easy buy all
We want say Lord Angus will We
do that?n He paused a moment The
dog raised his head and licked away
the tears that were in the boys eyes,
then tugged at his chain
In a moment two figures were steal
ing softly through the half lighted
hall toward the side entrance
At the same time young man
whose name was the same as that en-
graved on the silver plate of Lord
Angus collar. entered with another
man at this door In the dusky light
the face OF Lord Angus owner ap.
peared young. even boyis but when
he passed with his companion under
an electric light further on. there
could be seen upon his countenance
the lines which sometimes come with
reckless self-iuduIgence. Yet there
was defiant look in his eyes which
showed. one might say self.dissatis-
faction and likewise. perhaps obsti-
macy They were wandering restless
eyes just now.
Here. boy. what are you doing
with the dog? he called sharply.
/ He had seen a great St. Bernard with
a boy beside il whose head just came
/ up over the dogs back. The boy
shrunk back and the hair on the
| great dogs neck began to rise.
! Come. ! didn't mean to brighten
/ you youngster said the young man.
less sharply but what dog is this9
Easy. old fellow. only want to look
at your collar Humph-it's my own
dog. This is Lord Angus. johnson.
Now may ask my young thief what
\ you were going to do VITA my dog2n
The boy quickly turned and called
shrilly. Coma Lord when he felt
hand on his shoulder and one roun d
his neck. 1t was Peter with his red
face glowing with indignation.
well. now. my boy. perhaps you'll
answer my question. continued his
interrogator mercilessly.
The young scoundrel. sir! only
saw him when the show commenced
and
That's plenty from you. Peter .
interposed the owner. Il want the
boy to answer my question.
.Leggo my throat there. will yes
Leggo / say" said the young cap
tive. fercely. ..There-Iucky fer
you We did. - he said for at a sign
from his master Peter had released
him and stood one side. holding Lord
Angus by the collar. We'll. - said
the boy with an attempt at indiffer.
ence 'ye wanted to know what was
dom with Lord Angus did ye? Well
l jes' guess | was tryin' to steal him.
Dye see?'
"Impudent little rascal said John.
son.
Sandy little cuss though. = re
piled the owner IN a low tone.
Now boy he continued severely.
what is your name and occupation?'
His eyes and face showed some amuse
ment and he seemed quite interested.
johnson looked Disguised.
Johnny Simons. sell newspa
pers.
Why did you Try to steal the
dog?"
"'Cause like him and Lord Angus
likes me-"
And do you suppose he likes yor
better than anyone else, youugster?"
M Well. / guess " said johnny. some
pride showing itself in his tone
He'd do anything well. ies SEE
Peter there. Come Lord Angus
come. come ON Poor Peter helc
fast to the collar until there was {
sudden growl and a row OF whlts
teeth flashed before his eyes. Their
he let go and Lord Angus walked
with undated dignity over t.
Johnny's side.
500" said the owner. looking
quietly at Johnnys red face anC
bright eyes as he stood still aftel
giving Lord Angus shoulder little
pat THE dog seems fonder OF the
H.