The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10

Clar6Q the boy Win aSp0FlIy ana gain
ering his pet to him with sudden jeal-
ously he moved off to the barn.
He busted himself by splitting up
an unusual supply of wood for his
mother He tried to whistle vigor
ously to shut out the obtruding
thought of selling Gem, and thus
reaching a definite solution of the
vexed question.
1t was Wednesday night. The
schools opened Monday. In vain Noel
and his mother schemed over ways
for the boy to earn the needed money
They were forced in the end to the
conclusion that work in Tullyville and
school in Burton were an impossible
combination. Then Noel became very
quiet. His appetite vanished. Gem
was not allowed out of his sight.
At last Saturday morning, took
down his cap, and with slower move
ment reached for the leading-strap to
which Gems collar was attached.
Its no use, mother" he declared
in a lifeless, respondent tone. Gem
must CO." The boy went out hastily
accompanied by his pet, who was de-
lighted to anticipate his masters eX-
petition by joyful leaps and caresses.
Partly by walking, partly by a lift
from a good-natured farmer, Noel
found himself at Mr. Warmers house
in Burton three hours later; and soon
was concluding his bargain with that
gentleman in person.
Fine little ANIMAL" averred Mr.
Warner, complacent over his new pos
session, and he counted and handed to
the boy five ten dollar bills.
With inaudible thanks, Noel crushed
the money, the price of his dog, into
his pocket, and turned to the door.
That sagacious animal stood on his
hind legs, placed both paws on the
boys arm, and looked into his face
with a long whine. This dumb COM
forter knew his little master was in
trouble.
One great scalding drop stole down
the boys cheek, as he patted Gems
head Then he went out with hasty
step.
He never explained to his mother
where he passed the remainder of that
day, nor how he accomplished the dis
When he opened the door of his
home the evening shadows were gath,
ering. He found a cheerful fire crack.
| ling on the hearth, the table set for
the evening and incomprehensible
marvel, Gem lying by his mothers
rocker! Both sprang up in joy at his
lance back to Tullyville.
return.
ooh, Noel! I am so glad that you
have come. I have so much to tell
you"
The boy, speeches. and exhausted
dropped into a chair. Gem licked his
hands with delight; barking, wagging
his tail, and in various ways showing
his excess of happiness.
'Why, Noel, after you left his house
this morning, Mr.. Lyman Warner
made all sorts of inquiries about you
The result of his investigation infu
enced him to return your dog this
afternoon. He is a director of the
trolley company, and he brought q
free scholars pass for you between
Tullyville and Burton. Then it ap
peared that for sometime he has had
under consideration the founding of a
four years scholarship in the Burton
School for the Tullyville boy who
reached the highest standing. I be
lieve that his mother used to live here
and the idea interests him on that
account. Well to come to an end OF
this wonderful tale, having heard
about your high percentages he deter.
mined to found the 'Studley Scholar.
ship at once, and you are entitled to
it, So on Monday morning you can
start your new career"
Down on the floor sank Noel San.
ford, overcome with joy and fatigue
One arm was thrown around Gem
The dog cuddled close to his tired
master, and soon sleep embraced
them both.
| The recumbent figure was uncon-
scious of the watchful care which sup
piled the needed covering, and of the
happy light which beamed from the
mothers eyes as she read visions OF
the future in the embers on the
! hearth.