Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-11-16

money that was left TO him, and then
again l guess he won't have much
soon. They tell that he's spent more'n
half his money since he left college
couple Of years ago. But what /
say is that he amt jest a fit owner
fer Lord Angus here. Why he never
| came out to the Kennels when Lord
Angus was SICK, from the underkeep-
ers letting him eat two dozen raw
eggs by mistake. Sent a veterinary.
Nav. he amt no owner for dog like
Lord Angus"
The boy listened eagerly.
'I don't suppose he'd miss Lord
Angus much if he was dead or gone,
ye know"
Nav, indeed, answered Peter, un
suspec5inglY, Il don't reckon he'd
care t nat. He'd ought to be comm
pretty soon. He's a kind of generous
young man." he continued reminis-
Gently, land he's allus done more by
me than he's said he would. He's
that reckless though. l been told
there amt nothing he won't do if he
wants to. He don't care for himself
)r anybody then Well, well, here
been talkin' too much already. got
TO get ready the rest of them dogs and
send 'em to the depot. now the show
over. | guess l better leave Lord
Angus till the last"
AS soon as Peter had walked to 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, the small dogs were
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 time to pay any
attention to the small boy and great
dog. And Lord Angus was standing
up m0tionless, watching the face of
the boy.
son, Lord Angus" said Johnny all
1T once, Il jest can't let We go away
| don't care about nOthin' else but
can't let YOU gon He buried mis- face
in the soft hair of the dogs neck,
while Lord Angus gently wagged his
tail. In Il moment Johnny raised his |
head Lord Agnus," he said, earn
eStly, would ye be willin' to come !
and live with me? / can work sellin' J
papers again and ! can easy buy all |
ye want. Say, Lord Agnus, will ye |
do thlt?" 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 moment two figures were steal |
ing softly through the haIf-lighted !
h.,n Il . h., 4
At the same time young maL |
whose name was the same as that |
engraved on the silver plate of Lord |
Angus collar entered with another |
man at this door. In the dusky light !
the face Of Lord Angus's owner ap-
peared young, even bOyish; 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~indulgence. Yet |
there was a defiant look in his eyes
which showed, one might say, se:f- |
dissatisfaction. and likewise, perhaps. |
Ohstlnacy They were wandering, |
restless eyes just now.
Here, boy, what are you doing
with the dOg?" he called, sharply. |
lie had seen a great St Bernard with
a boy beside it 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 frighten
yOu, youngster," said the young man.
less sharply, ''but what dog is this?
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 with my
dog?"
The hoy quickly turned and called
Shrilly, Come, LOrd"-when he felt /
a hand on his shoulder and one round
his neck. 1t was Peter, with his red
face glowing with Indignation.
well, now, my boy, perhaps you'n
answer my question:" continued lis
mercilessly.
"rhe young scoundrel, sirl l onl,
saw him when the show commenced,
and"
That's plenty from YOU Peter"
the owner. Il Want the
boy to answer my question" "
"Leggo my throat there, will We;
Leggo, l say" said the young captive
tiercelV "There-lucky fer you We
did" he said, for at sign from his
master Peter had released him and
stood one side, holding Lord Angus
by the cellar. We'll" said the boy,
with an attempt at Indifference, we
to know what | was doin'
with Lord Angus, ye did? Well, 1
ies guess | was tryin' ~ steal him. q,
Dye see?"
'Impudent little rascal" replied
Johnson.
SANDY little cuss, though" re
piled the owner in 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 disgusted.
'Johnny Simons. l sell newspa-
pers"
"Vhy did YOU try to steal the dog?"
''Cause like him and Lord Angus
likes me" i
And do YOU suppose he likes you
oetter than any one else, yOungster?" |
'Well, | guess, said Johnny, Some :
pride showing itself in his tones. !
He'd do anything well, Jes' see Peter {
-herC. Come, Lord Angus, come, {
,Ome on" Poor Peter held fast to
-he collar until there was sudden
srowl and row of white teeth flashed
before his eyes Then he let go and j
Lord Angus walked with undated
lignitY over to Johnny's side.
''SO-D," said the owner looking
quietly at Johnny's red face and J
fright eyes as ne ~tood still after
giving Lord Angus's shoulders a little J
)at. ''The dog seems fonder OF thei
10y than ever dog or human was fond
# me-" he said, half aloud.