The Washington herald., 1906-11-18

very feet. and even though Perks might
turn his back. and. metaphorically. close
his eyes, until Kitty hurried Bob away.
the dOg would insist on obtaining recogui-
liOu from the limb Of the law by cIrcling
round his feet. uttering light-hearted
baTks such rs only the unmuzzlcd dog is
capable of emitting.
And to-day Perks knew he must shut
his eyes no longer Bob had risen that
morning IN gayer mood than usual; his
puppy blood was up. and he was ripe
for mischief As old Miss Forbes crossed
the road. he darted out and caught the
skirt Of her gown between mis- teeth. in
q good-natured desire 20 aid or Tetard
her progress.
Col Badgery came 10 the rescue. his
Anslo-Indian blood at boiling point. and
as Perks met the fiery glance. he knew
that affection must give way 10 duty.
/ He handed Bob 20 his mistress. and
felt Ike criminal as DE took out his
notebook and inscribed therein the name
Miss katherine Gal0raith. The colonel
won't on his way Modified. and Perks. as
before recorded, abased himself 10 Kitty.
Il was a hot, breathless day. The sun
shone Gercely on the garden of the
square. The patch Of grass was burned
brown. ana the painted seats were blister
ing in the sun.
But Kitty hurried across. with Bob
tucked under her arm. to where Perks
stood waiting near the raiIings.
I'm afraid I'm very late" she said.
brcathIess with haste, and apparently
Oblivious OF the heat. but, you see.
Perks. I thought I'd better put on my
best clothes, and ! don't know how it
is. but best clothes take much longer
to put on than ordinary ones. Why Is Il.
/ wonder? And then 7 had TO collect my
money. How much do you think they'll
fine me. Perks? ?" Does it go by size
Bob is such a mite?"
1T ought: but I'm afraid il don't. Miss
Kitty"
They had started by this time. and
though there were few people about,
those few turned TO look. with some
amusement at the huge policeman and his
small companion. kitty's face was rosy
rcd under her wide-bTimmed. Tapping hat.
and her eyes were shining with excite
ment.
She held Bob under one arm, his hind
leg dangling behind. The indignity OF the
muzZlc. in addition 10 this mode OF con-
veyance. proved too much for him.
He growled softly under his breath. but
he was in deep disgrace. and Kitty took
no notice
Bob Goes 20 Court.
She knew that she, too. ought to feel
sad. but somehow there was a tinge Of
excitement in the afr, and Perks. OF duty
as he was. participated in the holiday
feeling. Nurses horror OF police courts
was stupendous. and she allowed her
charge to accompany Perks in preference
10 going herself. The way 10 the court
was not long, but II was desperately ex-
citing.
There were the sh0ps-shops that were
not Of the highest order; in fact, very
third rate but none the less marvellous in
kittys eyes. Nurse was old and ner-
vous, and sought the untrOdden ways
when taking her charge for walk. Kit
~ wanted 10 stop and look at every
thing. but Perks glanced at his watch,
and applied his frequently spoken ad-
vice for once to himself, by saying they
must move on"
They met several dogs, at which sight
Bob raised his head ahd growled again.
He forgot for the moment that fighting
days were over with the advent of the
muzzle. but when this was borne in upon
him. melancholy again marked him for
her own.
Here they were at last.
Kittys heart grew heavy she held Bob
more firmly and elutched her coins in
the other hand.
They We're only just in time. Perks said.