The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-08

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yfN said Jack alphabetically,
8n as l uttered an exclama-
y ton on seeing the long
legged, rough-coated doggie, "but he
is an intelligent little fellow, and
will be companion for you while l
am in the city all day. Charley Har-
ris picked him up somewhere, and
SAYS he is pure Dandy Dinmont
and worth training"
Although appearances were against
him, Dandy soon made his way into
my heart, and grew very fond OF
him. AS l sat at my work every
morning he would lie stretched at
my feet, with world of affection in
his honest brown eyes and, at word
from me, would respond cheerfully
with rap rap of his tail on the floor
He accompanied me on all my walks,
and in the evening would enjoy
hearty romp with Jack, who taught
him some few tricks which Dandy
performed in very clever way.
One evening, after he had been
with us for short time, we were
entertaining friend who had never
seen the dog, and Jack rang to have
him brought in. Dandy was appar-
emily in low spirits; he went through
one trick after another very reluc-
family, and finally, on being ordered
to Ego stand in the corner" he sat
down, politely but firmly, and in
spite of alternate scolding and coax
ing, would not move from the spot.
For moment or two, Jack humored
him, but becoming nettled at the
dogs obstinacy, slapped him smart
ly, the harshest treatment Dandy
had known in his new home. His
feelings were injured, there was no
doubt about that, but he decided to
obey and started across the room to
the corner pointed out. Almost at
once / detected something wrong.
He walked with great difficulty, ap-
parently dragging his legs and
trembling violently. Just before
reaching the corner, he stopped, and
before l could get to him he tumbled
over in little heap, and lay perfect
" motionless. We were all hor-
rifed at this. and LUST took the little
fellow into my arms and cried over
him. Jack was particularly remorse-
full, fearing that the dog had really
been too i'll to perform.
OF the exact nature of the attack,
we were quite ignorant. He still
breathed, very quietly, but his jaw
had fallen and his body was rigid.
We determined to do what we could
for him that night and, as it was late,
wait until morning before sending
for veterinary surgeon. | carried
the little fellow down stairs to the
kitchen, pinned him up in fannels
and laid him in camp-chair near
the fire. I went to sleep that night
feeling very bad, and on waking next
morning rang at once for Maggie, to
inquire after Dandy's welfare.
is the dog alive, Maggiea" l
asked.
please, ma'am, he has kicked off
his blankets and is scampering all
over the house, was her reply.
Overjoyed at the news, l hurried
down stairs and found Dandy as live
ly as ever, and seemingly in robust
health.
We could not understand the cause
of his illness, and l begged Jack to
see his friend Mr.. Harris, from whom
he received the dog, and see if he
could clear up the mystery for us. l
dreaded a return of the trouble and
wished to guard against such pain
full scene in the future.
That night when my husband re-
turned from the city, asked him for
news about the dog, and his eyes
twinkled as he replied;
"Well, | saw Harris, and he as
sured me that there is no need to
worry about Dandy. 1t seems that
his late master was connected with
some circus, and Dandy was con-
sidered one of the bright and shining