The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-10-11

MY dear sister! what an enor-
nous sum. But l suppose it would
be safer. Think Of seeing Peter sur
rounded by people longing to buy him
if they only had enough money
The Misses Gordon thought the LAYS
went by very slowly. They longed t.
display Peters charms to an admir-
ing and envious crowd. On the morn
ing of the eventful day they came
downstairs in their best Sunday gowns
and bonnets. Peter was stretched at
full length on the lawn, basking lazily
in the sun. He was startled and an
noyed when Miss Janet swooped
round the corner, picked him DIP IN
her arms and started Off with her SIS
ter to the station.
Fortunately the journey by train was
brief one, but when they reached the
hall and Peter found himself being put
In q wire cage, to which large card
with his class ana price was attacned
and, in addition, hot scarlet f1D-
bon tied round his neck-he lost his
temper completely. The two little
ladies were bursting with pride al lis
triumphant result Of their lators, But
Peter wagged his tail furiously and
showed his disapproval in every hair.
Goodbye, darling, darling" said
the little sisters, I'VE shall come back
this afternoon, Peter, and near every
body admiring Our lovely pussy.
Peter, darling, kiss Il - and -uiss
Janet knelt On the dusty floor and put
her face to the wire case, regardless
Of spectators. But Peter refused.
He was furious at the trick played
upon him; he wanted his soft, green
lawn, and he swore at Miss Janet and
dashed his angry tail against the
bars. Miss Janet rose hurriedly and
without another look at him hurried
out of the hall. Neither sister spoke
for long time; then Miss Janet said
TREMENDOUSLY:
HE doesn't like it. dear Adelaide;
/ wish we had known"
'Oh, WE'LL" said Miss Adelaide, with
determined cheerfulness. 1T is only
until five o'clock, and he will forget
all about it when. he is home again.
81 never dreamed he would dislike
it." faltered Miss Janet, and she could
not enjoy the Lisbury shop windows
as she had anticipated, because OF a
continuous mist before her eyes.
At half-past four the Misses Gordon
hurried back to the hall Without
looking to the right or left the sisters
worked their way through the crowd
until they reached Peter.
Pc" they began simultaneously,
but the words died away on their lips.
Another card was hung on Peters
cage, and 1t bore the word Sold" In
large red letters. Miss Adelaide
turned very white, but Miss Janet few
to the nearest Attendant and grasped
the mans arm.
"What-what does this mean?" shs
stammered, pointing to the card. her
voice harsh and strained.
The cat was bought ma'szn, almost
directly we opened" said the msf.
with broad grin OF congratalation-
'Beught?" gasped the old ladies.
Yes. ma'am. By Mr.. Anstruther.
Ne New York gent. I heard him say
hs was in luck to get such fine speci-
men. Mr.. Ross will tell you about It
ma,am."
The two little figures stood there
gaxiag at Peter without moving or
speaking. Peter had quite got over
his at of sulks. He was tired and
cranped. and wanted to be let out
and taken home. He mewed to that
effect. and stretched his furry paws
through the bars towards his mis-
tresses. What had come over them
to change them like this?
1t was more than the two old ladies
could stand. They did not cry or
faint, but there came a loud buzzing
in their ears; the hall, with all the
cages. began to turn round and round,
and above everything sounded Peters
plaintive cries.
I'VE must find Mr. Ross" said Miss
Adelaide at last in husky whisper.
The manager of the cat show knew
the Misses Gordon well. He started I'D
with concern when the sisters ap-
peared before him. pale and wild
eyed.
my dear ladies'" he began, but
Miss Adelaide interrupted. In a few
sentences she nau poured Cut tie