The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-05
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uiOUpidCC5. 1CIhOu AOOhCu 1EOIl Ouc to the other with profound disgust. And after all my trouble,' he cried. | His feelings overcame him, and spring | ing from her lap. he planted his four | feet pugnaciously on the ground be- | tween them, and casting eloquent i glances from one to the other howled forth: why don't you rub nosesT' They stopped talking in astonish- ment at this unusual behavior on the well-mannered little dogs part. Demon. dear" remonstrated Mar l Jorie. She got up. and went over and knelt down beside him.
 Whats the matter, dear?" she ques- tioned gently. Demon shook himself impaticntly from her. tender hold. and running over to the young athlete, began pull I ling and worrying at his legs. casting 1 anxious and expressive glances from | his big eyes. | Howard rose wonderingly. What does he want, now7" he won dered. What a queer little beggar 1t ts"
 Come on," said Demon. sturdiiy l tugging for all he was worth. | T suppose he thinks I have been here long enough, and wants to take me back again." guessed the young fellow, laughing. and following obedi- entity. But Demon had no such idea | Straight across tho room he went with his captive in tow. till they arrived at | within half q foot of where Marjorie stood amazedly watching. Then with little sigh of exhaustion he released | his hold and stood back, watching ex- pectantly. The man and the girl stood close to each other, and the blue eyes | looked deep into the grey The grey dropped first, and a scarlet wave of color crept into the girls soft | cheeks.
 The man pulled himself together with a deep breath. "what Is the little beggar afterT he puzzled.%
 Marjorie looked down at Demons expressive eyes, and backed hastily. q don't know" she said, hurriedly. "Demon, don't be so ridiculous" she added sharply.
 Demon shook his obstinate little head.
 You asked me too." he maintained. again.
 Don't you understand? Rub neses!" he commanded.
 They looked at each other and at him. Then they both laughed cut,
 Marjorie bent down suddenly, and picking him up in her arms went back to her chair.
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 Then he sat in the middle of the floor, and lifted up his voice and howled.
 'Demonw said Marjorie.
 He howled louder.
 "Be quiet, sir" I am ashamed of you" said his mistress sternly.
 Demon got up. and trotted across to Marjorie's chair. Howard in pursuit. Then, his pursuer reaching him, he sat down suddenly, pressed tight against Marjorie's knees, and looked up as quiet as a mouse. his beautiful eyes angelic in expression.
 "Now-?' he wheedled.
 The young man paused. He seems quiet now--shall leave him?" he sug- gested.
 Marjorie caressed the rough little head. "Yes," she decided.
 The young man took two steps away.
 "ow?' walled Demon.
 He paused, looking over his shoul- der. Demon got up solemnly and tow ed him back.
 A light broke in on Towards brain.
 He wants me to stay near you" he divined. brilliantly.
 "of course, stupid" agreed Demon.
 Marjorie's cheeks burned. She said nothing.
 Howard coughed.
 Perhaps as 1t seems the only way to keep him quiet" he suggested deprs- catingly.
 yes" murmured Marjorie without looking up.
 He pulled up a chair and sat down beside her, very close.
 Demon sat in front of both watching them with bright eyes and one ear cooked expectantly. The young man looked down at him Her near presence intoxicated him. He was growing reckless. He still wants something" he haz- arded darinsly. Yes" murmured Marjorie again. He drew a deep breath. There was a deep silence Then Demon, lifting up his voice gave a wall of disappointment Aren t you going to rub noses after ali? ne walled. Marjorie laughed out suddenly an hysterieal little laugh | What are you laughing at, de- manded her admirer. l She cast one swift glance at him; her eyes were infinitely sweet. | T was only thinking, she replied desperately. how much more intelli- | gent Demon Is than your
 Demon glanced over at the dusky | nre-nt earth. Then he errled himself cententedJy around amongst the satin sofa cushions. a strictly prohibited |