Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-12-27
EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY.

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George Lester stood at the window Of
his fiat watching the pretty girl who
lived opposite.
He had seen her thus at least dozen
times; and though he hardly thought it
possible to get better acquainted with
her, he wondered whether he was ever
to have the luck to do SO.
She came down the steps, crossed the
road, and, then, as she reached Testers
side of the pavement, disappeared from
view beneath him.
NJust my luck!" he murmured. IF
she'd only kept to her own side of the
street | could have enjoyed the sight of
her for half minute at least!''
With sigh of disappointment he left
the window, and went back to his book
and his pipe.
A minute later his man-servant came
in. "A lady to see you, sir" he an-
nounced.
| Lester stared at the card on the tray.
Miss Claire Grantley,'" he read. "Who
is she-what does she want 2" he asked
somewhat irritably
Il think she's brought dog, sir"
| hazarded Collins
Think! What do you mean by
think 2 Ii she's got dog
BEG pardon, sir, but it's wrapped up"
! Lester jumped up. "By Jovel it's
Jockl Some one must have found him,
and come in answer to my advertisement.
Show the lady in at once"
He had barely time to put his pipe
away and stir the fire when the door
opened. Lester stared. Before him stood
the identical girl he had been watching
| from his window--the girl who lived OPP
| posite! She carried something wrapped
in shawl.
Miss -Grantley?" he faltered, offer
| ing her chair.
'Yes," she answered little shyly. Il
Il think I've found your dog / only
saw your advertisement this morning, or
| would have come sooner"
4 wish I'd lost him year ago" said
Lester so earnestly that her eyes dropped
before his. I'm most awfully obliged to
you" he added in a more moderate tone.
Wont you let him outf"
| She began untying the shawl "He
was so very frisky, and / was afraid he
might run away again" she explained,
while Lester leant forward expeciantly.
Eyes, that's my Jock all overt He's
always running away. It's really most
kind of you to take so much trouble"
There, he's out" she broke in, as
small brindled mongrel escaped from the
shawl. Save in size and coloring, it was
as unlike Testers valuable Aberdeen ter
rier as dog could be. But he had no
| time to say So for. as the animal leapt
to the floor it seized his extended hand
between its teeth and bit viciously.
"Oh, / hope he hasn't bitten your
cried the girl in alarm.
'No-it's nothing" he declared, re-
treating before the snarling mongrel.
"Oh, but he has, she insisted, jumping
up "Do let me look"
! The touch of her soft white fingers
thrilled him. She misinterpreted the lit
tie satisfied ejaculation that escaped him
as her hand met his.
Now Eve hurt you'll" she lamented.
Hurt isn't exactly the word
In the quick glance that she gave his
| face she read ner mistake
"Your own dog. too,' she said, drop
ping his hand. How very extraordi-
naryl"
''Yes-isn't it ?" he stammered
| She was so distractingly pretty that
he hadn't the heart to undeceive her--to
admit that the dog was not his. The
truth would only mortify her pride, and
perhaps bring the interview to an abrupt
end
Its mere scratch he went on. He
that is. Joek-always was bit uncer-
tain, you know"
And yet" she declared, 'he was quite
| friendly with me-"
docs that surprise your" he asked,
with smile of much meaning.
But perhaps--perhaps you are not
very fond of him. she returned, ignoring
both question and smile.
| Lester gave the small eur glance of
misgiving before answering. Son the con-
trary, I'm quite devoted to him. be
stammered.
81 don't mind confessing," she returned.
that Il was very disappointed when I
saw your advertisement. You see, he had
| followed me home"
"Naturally"
And had got quite attached to him.
He exchanged another defensive glance
with the dog, whose head protruded from
beneath the sofa. That's more than he
deserved" he said.
ooh, but he's such dearl"
"Would--would You like to keep himf
he asked, with unnecessary eagerness.
Il believe you want to get rid of him."
she chided.
Not at all" he protested; but if you
-"
you did want him back, suppose, or
you wouldn't have advertised"
"0f course" he said feebly.
There was a short pause.
You'll let me give you some tea ~ he
asked, partly with the object of changing
the subject.
She began by demurring, but gave
way. lester pressed the bell.
I've often wondered when we should
meet" was his next speech, made in the
nature of a reconnaissance.