The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-05
A Modern Aladin's Lamp.
BY Mary e. Fitzgerald.

tervew, having knowledge Of Jacks dexterity in
throwing things at sight They felt encouraged when
they how tendery he took the Sample" they had
sent to soften his heart. They trembied when he
crowned and Carl said desperately, She's telling him
who we are. and bet he thinks stole the puppies
he thinks were so mean. They approached with re-
luctance when jamie called delightedly to them.
so you've taken to sayin dogs nstid of chasin' CATS
JAMIE tells . me- was his 81. first remark mark
tree yesterday. Didn't we Carl?"
Did you, indeed" said Jack you didn't by any
chance chase him up there first, did you? But never
mind won't be throwing your past doins at you It's
nice little family you've picked up, but queer lookin
That must be some furrin dog l never saw one like
it, The poor little thing is as weak as water; we'd
better be gvin it something eat" and he proceeded
to heat some milk and then prepare bed.
MY ma said she'd give me five cents week if
wouldn't because that wasn't boys work; but if YOU
help me, Carl WILL and then we can pay for the dogs
Never mind that" said Jack, 81 won't miss the bite
they eat" But the boys insisted Carl saying jealousy
they won't be our dogs if we don't do something for
them" So it was arranged that the BOYS were to con-
tribute the five cents and to each day after school
to run errands for the tenants.
They're complaining of me because I'm getting old
and stiff and Jacks cheerful old face became down
cast for moment. run along home now and don't
love them to death think you've worn their hair off
already. Away with you"
And with many lingering glance, the children left
i don't know what in the world has over Carl
and Adolph," said Miss Phelps to her neighbor "Thev
wanted me to change their seats 50 they couldn't
won't last"
But it did last and Miss Phelps, being led to nvest
gate heard of the little dog family She showed so
much interest that the boys felt encouraged to invite
her to visit it.
Miss Phelps kept deferring her visit but Jacks small
room swarmcd with boys and Jack mentioned the
tctacks and broken windows and other annoyances to
which those same boys had subjected him once upon
time but entertained them with stories of the war
until they became of pride to theireachers for
their interest in history.
The boys were much excited when Miss Phelps an
nounccd her intention of going that night after school
to visit the family. Carl went over at noon with
soled pink ribbon he had picked up somewhere and
tied around Little Mammys' neck in a four-inhand
which, with infinite labor, he had learned how to tie
from one Of the big boys He looked at the result with
a dissatisfied air. 4
Miss Browns dogs bow stick way Up. Can't you
tie bow, Jack so it will stick up?" 4
Jack tried, but with poor success. ..-
Never mind said he Mrs Whites hired girl will
dog let alone four; but Maria Won't tell didn't nf fe
you before Riddles, because didn't want to worry YOU
but can't keep the dogs much longer. One of them
got out the other day and Maria brought it back that's
how she happened to know about them If it had been
any else should have been bounced. If I could
only get that furnace the Lake Shore Drive look
after, wouldn't call the queen my aunt But the Lord
is good and something will turn up" he said cheerily
mats what my ma says when her rheumatism isn't |
very bad" said CARL but when it's bad she says we're
going to the, poorhouse. That hundred dollars is |
nearly due and she asnt enough to pay the inter-
When Miss Phelps, escorted by half her class. ar
rived, Little Nanny" and her three babies were each
adorned with the beautiful blue bows contributed and
tied by the oblging Marie which stuck up angle
to satisfy the most exactng boy.
why, you never told me it Blenheim spaniel"
said Miss Phelps, in surprise.
I'VE didn't know what it was" said Carl "Some of
the boys thought it wasn't dog at all"
She praised and petted each member of the family
until the boys were in glow of delight and to crown
all she asked the privilege of donating set of crimson
ribbons 1t seemed to the boys impossible that this
Miss Phelps and the one they knew at school could be
the same
A. f.
on Jack and by pictures pedigree and accurate de-
scription established his ownership to "Ii title NANNY"
whose behavior toward him would of itself have been
sufficient
Miss Phelps had noticed the advertisement day after
day. with an ever-increasng reward, for Benheirn
spaniel and the instant she saw the dog recognized IT.
note to the gentleman sent at once
We'll, there will be two sorrowful boys" said old
Jack but couldn't keep them any longer anyway The
landlord told me to-day I'd have to 60 Tn not spry
enough for such big place How much did you think
to give the boys sir?"
Zone hundred dollars for the dog; they may Keep
the puppies, which sell at from fifty to one hundred
dollars apiece; but I'll buy them myself since YOU tell
me the boys poor The little thing must have been
stolen" said the gentleman, whose face was getting
rapturously licked and then she probably ran away
She has taken prize at every dog show in the
Jack looked at her respectfully
"And you say the boys found her under sidewalk
Well boys have changed for the better, think And
they paid her board by busting and running errands1
Well, WE'LL I'll not forget them or you either She has
never looked healthier nor better cared for"
Nor did he forget them. Jack was installed as care
aker of of the finest dogs in the country Carts
mother was made happy bytthe payment OF her mort
gage; while carls silver watch left nothing to be de-
sired. Adolph had his ice-cream, his mother her
wringer, and nice little sum was put in the bank
against rainy day
I'VE were wishing for lamp said Carl; shut the
dogs were Just good Jack and you and got every
thing we wanted. Miss Phelps says kind heart is a.
good as Aladdins lamp any day ! think she meant
Jack He has terrible kind heart
And Carl walked half block on his hands with his