New-York tribune., 1910-10-09

rofi-- 5id not mean 20 be cruel 10 her pets
b,,+ she did not always remember tina
u.bst was fun for her might not be equal.
amusing for them She was fond of he
dear little dog Disco, but one day sh'
caught him by the nape of the neck snC
put him into q pail of cold water, just 4
see how he would get out. The poor LITTLE
fellow was dreadfuIly frightened. and strug
sfed all he could and begged Polly to lif
him out. but she only looked on, much
amused at his plight Suddenly she was
tapped on the shoulder by something be-
bind her. and, looking around. she saw the
biz Tin Ddpper standing over her
es'Shame on YOU. Polly" ne said. for try
ing to harm poor Disco" Then he reached
over and dipped the puppy out of his Natery
prison.
Then the Dipper began to grow tin he
became as high as Pclly's father.
come with me" he said in a tiny voice
thar really cut. and ] will take you TO a
place where children play kindly with pets
So saying. the Tin Dipper put its ring
around Poilys waist and carried her swift
". with queer. long hops. TO the most
beautiful garden she had ever seen. Many
children were playing about.
-'Oh. here is dear Tin Dipper,' all the
children shouted, and they came running
forward TO meet their friend, who was evi-
denrly q great favorite with them Some
craWled up till they reached the cup of the
dpper, where they sat high up. with their
arms around him. They all went on till
hey came to a pond, on which two red and
white boats were floating But the Tin
Dipper disdained the use Of the boats. He
Just waded out into the water and then lay
down his cup keeping him afloat.
The children walked up his legs tin they
Got 10 the cup. and there they ali sat down.
When they all were seated and ready for
the trip the Tin Dipper gave a big push
and out they sailed over the waves. They
visited ali the coves and little harbors and
went under all the bridges which they
wished 10 see. and then they all cried out:
call Gold Flash. dear Dipper,''
Then Tin Dipper puffed out his cheeks till
the children were not at all crowded. and
gave a tremendous tin whistle Almost
Immediately a large gold fish came SWIM
ming Gp 10 the side Of the Dipper and
waved a welcome 10 the children with his
m. Then Polly tried to catch Gold Flash.
But the Dipper compressed his cheeks till
he squeezed Polly hard. and said: stop.
Polly: do you want 10 be sent home at
once?-'
ltl me lLlu4eIdIlI sO-U uSu DeGdu 10
grow very large indeed, and, reaching his
7r over the edge OF the cup put his head
over. too, and said: Shame on you. Polly!
Come with me and I viii take you TO
place where naughty girls are punished for
such things" He seized her with his fin
snd was dragging her into the water when
Tin Dipper said
Not Vet, dear Gold Flash. Give Polly
another chance"
The gold fish resumed his natural size
and went swimming away. Polly was very
much frightened and ashamed, and she
promised not TO offend again.
Soon after this they landed and walked
u the bank 10 a rabbit hutch. where sew
eral fine rabbits were playing together.
Polly went into their inclosure with the
other children The rabbits had been so
kindly treated that they were tame enough
10 be handled freely by their visitors. But
ne boys and girls were content to watch
The pretty creatures. all except michievOus
Polly. She crept softly behind the largest