The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-05-20
THE LADY.
Ry Martha Alma PrOuty.

The man and the dog had taken the
long hill on Pond street YEARLY, dog
gedly. They passed Sunset Rock with
out a glance in its direction, ploughed
through the ruts without lifting their
heads, and when they reached the
easy walking along the marshes, not
even the Pickering Of multiple wings
nor queer lodging bits Of light and
dark fur awakened their interest. The
dog had kept at his masters heel,
content to follow him, and the mas
ter had trudged on steadily because
he wanted to be at home. When they
saw the pond, perhaps a light akin 10
the faint glow Of the dying sunset had
lighted alike the eyes Of the man and
the dog, and yet had not been the re-
Election of the sunset light, but only
the reflection Of passing thought.
They had skirted the pond warlly
because all along the edge the water
seeped inward and often they sank
ankle deep. An artist might have
willingly gone hungry and worked his
stifened fingers gladly because of the
prospect spread before these two, a
landscape Of silver tlnts like new sill
yer such as one sees in windows and
wonders about because II seems as 81
nobody possibly could have money
enough TO buy It; like oxidized silver,
blackened into shadows; like old fam
lily silver, treasured stuff worn thin
and softened like nothing else Of its
kind; and in the very centre Of the
pond where the light concentrated lay
a great silver plate. But the man and
the dog saw the pallIsade of tough
young trees, hewn in the far depths
of the forest, twisted and backed into
place to form a barrier against storms
and unwelcome guests.
Entering the narrow gateway in the
psllisade, at last each OF his own ac-
cord had thrown up his head. They
had come home without game, but
home was good after the long tramp
even II they don't deserve much and
were a little ashamed of themselves. I
And supper had been good, for the ]
man knew bow to cook and they had
shared It together until both were sat
isfed.
The hut itself was roomy and plan
ned with a view TO comfort, partition
ed into two rooms, the rough timbers 1
overhead being partially covered with |
skins and with the clutter of snow
shoes, canoe paddles, fishing nets, and
the like. In one end Of the living
room, huge stone fireplace gave out
warmth and sufficient light for their
needs, because the dog had no vanity
Of any kind and the master didn't care
his necl5tie was tied or I'M
tied, whether his hair was parted !
straight or not parted at ALL They !
we're very happy together these two !
The dog was as usual at his masters
'eet, and the master smoked his pipe |
The master sat in an armchair he /
had made himself. II was big enough I
md strong enough, and its workman
hip did not trouble him. The chair
vas placed a little to the left Of the
fireplace and the dog lay towards the
centre. To the right another chair
lad been placed. not made by the mas
or, but rather of finely polished ma.
logany, Of perfect line and proportion,
md having rockers. 1t had a green
cushioned seat. and another cushion
'ested against its back. II looked very
so 1t was no wonder that the
ady always chose It when she came
n. First there was a little patter-
'atter Of steps outside and alight-
of dried leaves as her dress
rushed against them, then you knew
hat she had slipped softly in, and the
low, sweet smile on her face meant
ust that she was glad TO be there
nd knew that the master and his dog
1ere glad too. She never shook hands
S she came forward, she just Jet her
light had drift across the masters
boulder with friendly little tap, and
hen settle on the dogs head with an.
Their little tap. Then she fitted into
be pretty chair, herself a pretty pic
IRE as ever a man and a dog looked
t. She wore thick white cap and
heavy coat, but when the master
hook his head at her and pointed 10
Re wooden hooks on the wall she
ways got up and slipped out Of the
envy coat, and shook her curls out OF