The Washington times., 1912-11-22
TOOK eJAck lH HIS
ap,1S ann ST6RTFD

81 sold Jack to Frank Reed" said
Robbie turning away; he wanted him
and he can give Jack a better home
than we can so I let him have him."
You sold Jack?" she asked. You
go and get him this minute and take
this dinner back.
II can't do that" said Robbie. "the
market man would not take It back
and then I wouldn't ask Frank to take
back the money. either. I sold Jack and
that Is all there is to it.
Thanksgiving Day. when the steam
ing turkey and fxings we're put on tho
table. Robbie's sister and mother were
the ones who seemed to enjoy It. Rob-
bic did not; every piece OF turkey
seemed to choke him; he could only
think of Jack. and that he was the only
one who really provided the dinner.
Some one is at the door" said Rob-
bie's mother. II heard It rattle"
Robbie opened It and in bounded Jack,
He barked and jumped up to Robbie as
though TO say: 81 got here in time for
Thanksgiving dinner. didn't II"
The dinner was forgotten. and Rob-
bie's sister and mother gathered around
Jack. as pleased as he was to see them.
When they sat down at the table
again Jack was in his accustomed place
beside Robbie's chair. and from time
to time he ate of the dinner which he
unconsciously had provided.
When the dinner was over Robbie took
his cap and called to Jack. but Jack
seemed to know what was to happen,
and he crawled under the stove and
refused to move.
Poor Robbie could not keep the tears
back this time, but he took Jack in his
arms and started for Franks.
Robbie's tears fell fast on Jacks lit
tie head as he walked along. for Jack
kept his face close to his little mas
ter's, as though to plead with him not
to leave him.
Here's jack" said Robbie as Frank
opened the door in answer to his ring.
Il thought he would go to you,' said
Frank. He ran out this morning when
the maid wasn't looking. But It is no
use. Rob; he won't do thing for me.
and he won't eat, either. Father says
he will die II keep him. so guess you
better take him back
But l can't" said Robbie. Il have
spent the money; ! bought our Thanks
giving dinner with 1t. Not that want
ed it," he hastened to explain, but
mother seemed to feel SO bad because
she was not able to get 1t that did
1t for her."
Robbie's face was very red as he fin
ished his confession and he looked
away from Frank. But Frank put his
hand oil Robbie's shoulder. You're a
brick. Rob" he said. II want to say
something, but l don't know how you
will take It; that IS belonged to me and
no one knew / had it. You take Jack
and forget it,
II can't do that, Frank" Robbie re-
Piled, but l tell you what / Will do:
I'll pay you back a little at a time IL
you let me have Jack back?"
And will tell you how you can earn
the money" said Franks father. who
had been listening. You come to my
office every Saturday and / will find
something for you to do that will not
take long to pay 1t back
Jack seemed to know he was to 60
with his master for he wriggled out OF
Robb!e's arms and began to do tricks
without being told. There were not two
happier beings in the city that night
than Robbie and Jack. and 1t would
have been hard to tell which was the
happier.
Tomorrow's story: MRS. Turkeys
Trick -