Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-14
DAILY SHORT STORY
Lucky Dogs.

tumble fight between two dogs, and the
scrimmage badly demoraliZed. Its
shoulder was torn and bleeding, and
the girl was on the verge of tears.
Jack had always been lover of ami
mails, and, picking up the pup, for it
was little else, he walked into n drug
store and soon had the wound all fixed
up, and the pups apology for a tail
was wagging approval.
Jack had barely looked at the girl,
SUIT now that his task was done he
turned toVard her and felt more than
rewarded by the warmth OF her thanks
There was something about her that
captured him then and there. She was
anxious to get home with her. small in
valid as soon as possible, and at her
request Jack called cab.
Il do not know how TO thank you,
Mr.
Jack Gardner at your SERVICE" he
replied, helping her into the cab.
Mr.. Gardner. / wish Bobs could say
what he thinks" and she patted the
Perhaps l might be permitted to call
and inquire for Bobs some day. Miss
There was quick, shy glance from Il
pair of pretty eyes.
MIR. Gardner, please tell the cabman
to drive me home" And Il moment
later card was in jacks hand, the
cabby instructed. and the girl and the
ho1
During the next few days Jack wor-
ried about that pup. He was afraid
some complication might develop, and
if anything happened TO Bobs he could
just see those beautiful eyes, and
well, it is Il physicians duty not to neg
lect his patients.
1t took that pup n long time TO recov-
er its normal condition. Bobs is the
first and only real patient Jack had
ever had-you see, he is n stoclibroker
and not Il doctor, but that is another
story.
About Il month after the accident he
suggested to Miss Templeton that
little drive along Riverside would be
very beneficial TO Bobs, provided, of
course. that she could make ii conven-
lent 10 be in attendance in case of any !
unforeseen contingencies. They had |
both become very devoted TO BobS, and |
while there was perhaps little Jeal- !
ousy-purely professionally hardly |
cared to take the responsibility of |
looking after him without the valuable |
assistance of the chief nurse.
1t was n glorious autumn afternoon |
when he steered his auto up to the now
familiar door. Never did patient look /
so absolutely well, and the little stump |
of a tail was working overtime. One
ear was cooked up and one eye was
half closed. as much as to say, Hello,
there. doctor; I'm on to your game, but
l won't give it away
And the nurse, well, she was simply |
n vision of beauty, radiant with the |
brightness of the day and smiling with
the joyOusness of youth.
On consultation it was decided 10 put |
Bobs between them, but this was evil
IDENTIFY not in accordance with his ideas
of decorum-Sa gaciOus doG-and finally
matters were compromised by letting
him sit on Miss Templeton's lap, where
by he secured Il much better view of
the surroundings and enabled Jack to
operate the auto and attend to some
other incidental matters with far great
er comfort.
The Hudson had never looked more
beautiful than on that sunny after
noon. The young fellow felt as strong |
and vigorous as some of those sturdy
little tugs which were steaming up and
down To the docks, carrying in their
wake ten or twenty barSes, each laden
with the necessary materials for the
upbuilding of Il mighty city.
Bobs had behaved remarkably well,
but he was getting n little noisy, and
they decided to give the auto Il rest
and allow the patient to have some
mild exercise. lie was the healthicst
looking sick dog ever seen. Jack trem-
bled for some unsuspecting sparrows
that were holding a noisy convention
at Il bend in the road, but Bobs' ex-
cited barking appraised them of their
danger, and they and Bobs disappeared
in cloud of dust.
Jack and Miss Templeton were alone.
The temptation was more than he
could stand. His hand slipped over
hers.
Nellie" he whispered, "Bobs doesn't
need me any more, but L wonder if
some one would give me a 90 per cent
interest in him?"
, She raised her glorious eyes. so full
Of love and happiness, until they met
his own. Then their lips sealed the
contract, and Jack knew that the best
md safest investment of his life had
been consummated.
Miss Templeton was still smiling up
nto his face when Bobs made sud
len leap into the auto and, taking in
he situation at glance, gave a short,