The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-02-21
HER KING
CHARLES SP ANiEL.
BY Abbie F.. Ransom.

Rodney Jackson was at his desk
in the Office of the Hustler, in that
enviable state of mind which usually
follows a good dinner and makes
fine cigar a railroad on which to
travel far into the castles of Spain.
A lady's voice on the other side of
the partition which separated his
desk from that of the city editors
reached his ears. It wasn't an ordi-
nary lady's voicc-a least not to
him-for it caused him to jerk his
feet of his desk. sit upright and
peer furtively around the corner to
obtain a mere glimpse of blue tail
or-inade sIit, tie pinkish rim of an
aar and sor,e locks of brown hair
Jnder a brown veil.
- inserted tie ad. day before yes
-erday," was what he heard, "and
as yet have received no answer
whatever. If yol will put little no
lice among yoir news items that my
log has been lost perhaps the finder
3Iav see it there. The dog was a King
Ciar-es spaniel. and his collar was
marked r. J. to d. B. He was a
present from a friend, a very dear
friend, and | prize him more than
ever now because | have lost my
friend"
Il understand" The editors tone
was kind too kind, Jackson
thought, listening behind his desk.
I'll make a note of it and mention
1t in tomorrow Iaper.''
The blue suit turned to go; then
the voice srohe again.
Please don't mention what said
Of why | value the dear little dog"
she said. "I'd much prefer you
wo Id not"
Il understood" came the suave
reply. I'll see that it is written IN d
way to please you, Miss -"
"Baes den. Good morning, Mr..
Editor
Arthur Edson. at your service,
Miss Eaesden. And | hope our ad.
will bring yolr dog. Good morning"
The blue suit left the Office and
carcely had it disappeared when
Jackson was al action. Selling a
oenoil he scrubbed a few lines and
hen rushed like a c-clone upon an
innocent boy guarding the entrance
. his brand OF GENTS.
Here. You rascal, get this ad. up,
mi set it quick Tell EN- to hold
,ack the earth If necessary to get II
o-day. Skite! Hurry up, double
lui X, or I'll order your coffin! Dye
ear?"
Don't see what there is in that to
lake a fuss over" the boy muttered
himself FONDA King Charles
SPANIEL with initial collar. Owner
an have same by calling at the edi-
orial rooms of the Hustler and
70 ing pro. erty. Inquire for Mr..
acks.' Nothing in that s | can see;
io,iing but a dog"
'The next morning. back to the
cor and his head Drrft- e''csz his Writ
NJ. a gioved hand laid a newspa-
er clipping beside him and voice
aid:
Il called in answer to
He raised his head. Miss Baesden
90 ped. Strengthened up and said
Embarrassment:
'EIcuse ME, Mr.. Jackson, | called
answer an advertisement about
o.. and the Office boy showed me
ere. ] wish to see Mr.. Jacks
He TO Please be seated, Miss
aasden. Waat is it? Trouble about
dog? Perhaps can help yol."
TIE girl s checks burned redder.
onethinS in M. Jackson's manner
I'D so IN Oh roaer, knowledge, pos
e. ion, that she was mastered IN
Die of TX rae,f.
I've lost my dos" she said; the
IL yoI gave ne. ] was shopping
ia Aunt Esther ana left the dear
It fellow in the carriage. When
came OFT o. Blacks he was gone.
advertised him and then ! found
i l.. in the Found cy:Imn. and
.a2:e here"
Il see" Mr.. Jac':~on responded.
Wen. TO nd a dog-a King
n, rlcs $ aniel. near Blacks; tw3
her dogs ere CRYING him and
ichcd him up. tho Ight peraa-e
81 been turned down beca iae his
,wner was tired of him. T're bee1
-ulned down myself that way AMI
Know how it fees, so | took pity ca
the file cuss."
The eyes opposite him filed
slowly. -.<.
Was T. Teddie?" she asked. oh.
didn't tire of him; like him bet
ter than e ,er after-it was all that
oIal ring" she added irrevalently.
He studied her narrowly.
Il gave the opal to another GIRL"
he said, and we haven't quarreled
yet"
She rose. "Good-by, Mr. Jackson.
Perhaps she will appreciate my dog,
too"
Perhaps she might he said,
standing before her. But, you see.
yo, don't know yet that IT is your
do. You haven't proved property"
Il leave it for you to do. Good
by"
Don't hurry. | fogot to tell you
that the other girl was my sister"
oh"
i've saved enough in the last two
months in ice cream, candy and such
TO buy ring"
Another oh"
SIS ii my dog, Mr.. Jackson?"
Shall | buy the ring?"
You may bring Teddy up tonight
II you like
- It unless | buy the ring"
A few minutes later the Office boy
Rod n himself.
"By gee. she looks as il Jack han
been kissing her"