Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-09-23

NnY GIRL said when l happened
lMl to mention my Intentions,
t@oA Now, Teddy, don't put any
thing more about us in the papers. 1t
looks so concelted."
Maybe So | answered. but I've
got to tell. You've no idea how inter
ested people are In our domestic ar
fairs 1t seems like they couldn't get
enough. I've kept still good while
and now I've got to tell what's hap
pened."
My Girl smiled that dream of a
smile OF hers l knew it meant "all
right. go ahead" or words to the same
effect. Thats My Girl all over. In
the end she always let's me have my
own way because my way is hers and
hers is mine. We're that kind of
people.
What | want to tell is about Little
Son. He owns us now. Mlcky, that's
our dog, used to be proprietor of the
establishment, but since Little Son ar
rived he's mounted the throne and
we're his humble. obedient subjects.
i
before. My Girl and l thought we
were happy when there were just we
two and Micky, but we dreamed III;
now we know the reality since Little
Son came TO stay at our house. I'll
never forget the day l met him. He
was lying in the curve Of My Girls
arm and looked about as big as pea
nut. The first thing My Girl said to
me was, Teddy, isn't he beautiful?'
my Girl" told her, "for a gentle
man with as little hair, no teeth and
as forid complexion. he's marvel
of manly beauty. Can he be touched
without breaking?"
Don't make fun of Little Son." My
Girl said but knew from the look in
her eyes she wasn't angry. Take him,
Teddy" she urged.
First | had TO put my arms around
My Girl and feel her soft cheek against
mine to make sure / had her. She
Struggled up to my shoulder and whis-
pered. Teddy, he's the perfect image
OF you. I'm so glad he looks like his
father"
My heart turned a handspring. That
was the first time I'd realized | was a
father. Little mother" l whispered
In return. holding her close.
go on and take Little Son." she
said again, presently.
So took him. | think he was up
side down and sideways, though I'm
not certain, he had me so scared. Any
how, he gave me punch with his fists
as much as to say, How are you, old
manT
had to laugh. My Girl gigged one
OF her oldtlme glggles that did me
good to hear. Little Son began to
squirm and handed him back to his
mother
HAS Miclky seen him?' asked. try
ing to appear careless when l felt like
doing song and dance.
mot yet" returned My Girl.
wish you could have seen her face
The mother look had come into it. and
her smile-oh, well, l can't describe It
but talk about angels and heavenly
music, they couldn't touch My Girl.
went TO the door and called Mlcky
He'd been feeling injured and neglect
ed for several days and came when h,
got ready, which was Immediately
Micky has forgiving disposition 4
you'll only notice him. When he wa
in the room he looked around inqulr
ingly. Just then Little Son lifted hi
voice and spoke out loud Mick,
pricked up his ears and shifted the all
I suppose he thought 1t was cats
Micky's death on cats. As soon a
he discovered where the sound cam
from. he trotted over to the BED
When he saw what was there he be
gan to wag his tail and poke tn
bundle that had Little Son in It wit
his nose. Little Son paid no attention
He was too busy with his own affair
to notice a dog.
My Girl said, this is your little ma,
ter, Micky, you must do just as
says"
She put her hand on Micky's hea
and petted him so he should not fe,
left out. That's like My Girl. Away
so thoughtful OF everyones feelings
Pretty soon l thought we'd stage
long enough so Micky and l started I
go away.
Teddy, don't 60" My Girl begge,
holding out her hand and looking wis
full.
my GIRL" said I. 81 hate to leay
you but l have to go out and toll Il
my large and growing family.
there anything in particular l can d
for your
She was still for a moment seemin
to take comfort having me hold h'
hand. It's such a wee bit of a han
and it's done so much for me. l wis
/ could tell My Girl all the things
think and feel about her, but l can
not In a thousand years.
Goodbye, Teddy" she said at las
taking away her hand.
Goodbye. My Girl. take care
yourself and don't let anyone steal b
royal majesty while I'm gone"
"As II 1 wouldP' she exclaimed, pr
tending to be indignant