Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
my feet gazing toward the bright street lamps the
avenue After all, there nothing like dog!


MUST have relaxed my hold on the leash without
being of it; for the next thing l knew Prince
Charming was bounding across the lawn toward the
gave pursuit to the best of my ability; but if
you've tried to in arnor, you will know how
for he emerged the circle of light by
lamp, another dog, collie, dashed up to him with
challenging bark. Prince Charming, looking most forr
dabe, halted abruptly, then gave forth an onlnous
growl. "Slly beast!' thought. "Here's where I'll
have that collies life" For the collie seemed
bent fighting; with eyes blazing, and hair brisng,
he and nearer to Prince Charming. By
this time quite close to the pair, wondering if
I'd be able to separate them, once they started
When the collie snapped at Prince Charming
pected to witness whiring disgusting sight, but not
at ALL Instead of attacking the collie Prince Charming
backed off, giving an uneasy glance over his shoulder
| saw in fash that he was a coward. Walking up to
him, took his leash and never there such a
eved dog in the world. True once he felt my hand on
the leash he made pretense of desire to annhlae the
collie; but it was only pretense. | cuffed him snartly
to show him not to be taken in; then said "Come
stable like lamb. You see, he'd known all along he
was a coward and now he knew that | knew.
He entered the box stall without protest. even wag
ging his tail when patted him. Indeed, his whole at
titude that of ngratiaon, of asking this favor,
you'll never tell on me- will you, old chap" My
that if he a coward hadn't shown myself
particularly brave where he concerned and thought
might come to understanding. Then, with
final pat, babe him goodnight. wanted to lead him
up the avenue and toss him Rosahes wall; but
couldn't very well, dressed as was.
ONE thing could do: could over to Blair Win
~ throps and beg a cigar. My costume would not
going to the ball Keeping in the shadow much
as possible, and avoiding the avenue by crossing my
neighbors' lawns, l finally reached Blairs house,
mounted the front steps, and rang the bell repeatedly
before l remembered that the Winthrops dining
with the Faukners, and probably their servants like
NINE all in town at the circus. was preparing
,ta,,
shadow.
as that you, Mr. Winthrop" he asked.
Recognizing at the voice of that rascally night
Waterman, hastily lowered my vizor. ooh, said,
"is that you, Kling?"
Eyes Mr.. Winthrop. Anything can do for your
So he still mistook me for Blair. Seeing in his mis-
take possible chance of getting even for the shabby
trick he had played IN regard to Prince Charming,
not to mention the sixty dollars he had obtained from
on snd al h
the circus You must think it strange to see me in this
costume"
aNot at all, Sir: I've seen half dozen already to-
night. There's to be great golngs on at the Country
Club l understand"
"Not for me-" replied, 3unless can get into my
house."
"I'm sorry, Sir Maybe can help YOU"
II believe you cam" | said. thinking rapidly. 1--WE
might go round the house and see if of the windows
are unfastened.'
Every well, Sir know where the stepladder is kept;
I'll go fetch it."
1t was not till King had tried every window in the
lower part of the house without that occurred
to me owed Blair Winthrop grudge What right had
happily married man like Blair to make trouble for
by giving Resale bulldog? By George! he had no
had in mind particularly it would help to get
with that BLACKBOARD King.
"Im afraid Sir, said King, after trying the last
window, "I'm afraid Sir it's no USE
"Never mind 1 said: Gust come around here with
me-"
Once the back of the house, turned to King and
ordered him secure a stone brick. He found
stone with some difficulty.