Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-07-20


tently for minute Jacks good natured
face, and then advanced and fitting his
step to Jacks walked solemnly along be-
side him.
Its shame" said Jack, looking close
" at his companion. "for fellow Of your
evident stamp and breeding TO be down
IN the world this way. You look as if
some one had cared for you, and | dare
say they are worrying about you now. |
think it is a good thing to be able to Ne
fend yourself, but it Is a disgrace for YOU
to be marked up in such a disgusting
way"
The delinquent squirned under the lee
Eture. and Jack went on: ITS none of my
business. after all, e va}sSgo about like
a friendIess yellow cur. But I'll make
you this offer; if you want to 90 around
to my diggings I'll set you UP to bath
and breakfast, and after that Wen look
up your friends BY the way. when YOU
60 in with me put on a front. as the
managers of my place are rather particu-
lar about your kind"
When Jack reached his bachelor apart
ment house he noticed with pride the
noble, If somewhat fierce, aspect assumed
by his comrade, and was pIeased to see
that even the naughty elevator boy trem-
bled before his pelligerent eyes.
This is a friend of mine who will
breakfast with me, Benton" Jack said
TO his man as he ushered his guest into
his suite
Very well, sir" replied his man. but
hes getting on the couch, SIR"
Luxurious cuss! Kick him off. He
might have
Yes, sir; yes, sir" interrupted Benton.
making frantic dash toward his mas
ter,s disreputable appearing guest.
promised him a bath, Benton Do
you think that you are equal to it,"
i might try, sir; but there's nothing
like this tramp kind for being afraid of
the water. I've had them to deal with
before, sir" After coaxing from Benton
and denite command from Jack the
stranger disappeared
! Jack looked about his room with an air
OF safety in his glance. Think of that
brute, he said to himself. He's happier
in his dogs life than | am in all this"
Then, taking from his pocket little gold
| iockat ana opening it, he gazed for a
time at the contents. IF | could only
crush the memory of you as easily as I
could crush this semblance / could know
happiness OF some sort. It's no use.
can't do it. You'll be with me until I
die that's all. It's four years now. and
keep getting worse all the time. | said
that I'd never come back until You sent
for me; and l won't But if ever You
do" Hodgeman replaced the locket in
its former abode and walked into the
dining room.
The outcast had returned from Ben
toms ministrations looking like a we'll
groomed animal, and, sitting down by his
host, accepted gratefully the well broiled
lamb chops placed before INN.
Why don't on look in the ads sir?''
suggested Benton as he placed the morn
ing paper before his master.
Good idea! Guess ] will," said Jack.
and opening t'sl rapcr, turned quickly to
q certain sect.n AID glanced down the
column until the following caught his
eye: Lost, Strayed or Stolen-A while
bull terrier with brown markings. An
swers to the name of Captain Jinks
Spiked collar with license Handsome re
ward for his return to Miss Hargrave SIS
Blank street city"
Jack stared eXcitedly from the paper to
his guest, then ran his fingers wildly
through his hair
rs your name Captain links ?" he
shouted at the outcast. With a joyful
yelp at the familiar sound the bull terrier
beat a lively tattoo with his tail on the
floor.
so Maid Marion is your mistress" said
Jack.
Captain Jinks forgot dignity at the
nane of his dearly beloved, and rolled
over on his back, paving frantically at
the empty air. An inspiration came to
Jack.
Benton! my coat, hat, cab, quick,
and something with which to tie this
dog" he shouted.
Benton, in obeying these commands.
cast suspicious glances at the decanter,
but on his masters departure he looked
at the exciting paragraph, emitted a low
whistle and gravely winked one eye.
Miss Marion, Miss Marion called the
breathless little maid. It's man with
Captain Jinks, and he won't let him 90
until he sees YOU"
Hodgeman had gravitated from the hall
into :he library from force of habit. He
stood in shadow which gave his respite
to study the softened expression of Miss
Hargraves' face as she entered the room.
Her eyes We're all for the dog, and she
lnelt down beside him.
"Oh! Captain" she cried, reproachful-
ly. you've been fighting" Looking up
she rose with cry of recognition at the
sight of Hodgeman. The four years 81
lence had not seemed so painful or OPP
pressive to either as that which ensued.
I'll don't quite understand" STAN
mered Miss Hargraves.
III help you to-" began Hodgeman.
with tremor in his voice. Il found him
in the park, miserable outcast. looking
as starved and battered in body as / have
been in heart for the past four years"
He paused, then added quizzcally. 4
said I'd never come back until YOU sent
for me. You have and offered a hand
some reward besides. If there was a
mirror in the room you would see the
only reward that l want Won't you
give it to me, Maid Marion2"
Miss Hargraves stopped and pattcd the
dog. who was jumping frantically on her
Don't you think" she said, with her
head bent down. that your demands are