Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-12
THE DAILY. NOVELETTE,
FIDO,, JR.
BY MARGARET l.. AHERN

until She entered large bank build
ing.
A few minutes later the president Of
the bank was shaking hands joyfilly
with the lieutenant. ut surely does
mako your old uncle glad to see you
again, Danny" he said, land if there's Z
anything at all I can do for you-"
His offer was accepted with suspicious
alacrity. Dan explained glibly that he
wanted to look over the contents of his
safety deposit box. and since his right
arm was still lame possibly he could
have the assistance of one of the clerks
For answer his uncle pressed button
beside his desk young woman ap-
peared almost Immediately Dan, ma
neuvering to a position in back of her,
frantically signaled to his uncle. The
latter, hiding a smile, dismissed his
efficient employe with some casual In.
structions and asked her to send Miss
Hill to him.
Miss Hill proved to be the girl Of the
bird store. From her demure blush ~
, she acknowledged the introduction. to
the eager lieutenant, he suspected that
she recognized him. 1t was arranged
that she should work with Dan that
afternoon at least; but he made hasts
to assure his. uncle that the clippings
of innumerable coupons would probably
necessitate another full days work
During the afternoon a minimum OF
business was transacted by Dan and his
acting secretary. However, he found time
to tell her of the big kennels at hiG
country place, and of his favorte pet.
the ugly-looking bulldog named "Old
Ironsides." He'll try to- mean. he
could-eat that little chap in the bird
store in one mouthful," SAID Dan.
And Marjorie confided to him her
longing to possess the little chap" sha
told him how she had figured that hve
dollars was sufficient sum for such 1
tiny puppy, and how she had been
saving up a dog fund :" and then OF
her disappointment at learning that
the small dog had most distinguished
and h gh-class canine family tree--being
a direct descendant of Ringmaster II
and his present owners refused to part
with him for less than twenty-five dol
! lars.
''eSuio'S W Soy, tHe puppyaOI uHl1n-
peachable ancestry disappeared from
the store window the next day When
the president of the bank returned after
| lunch that noon, he found an unexpect-'
ed visitor tied to his desk. A note from
! Dan explained the situation, 1t read
! IS follows: II am paying my charm
ing assistant not in coin of the realm
but in the original way you see htched
! to your desk. Don't dare remove him.
| He will be called for at O'clock
Dams uncle viewed the pup with a
| qulzzical smile. Fortunately he liked
! dogs, too. II suppose" he remarked
| thoughtfully, that you have to be fed
| at more or less frequent intervals like
| all infants.\ Although---pardon my rude
ness. old man-from the contour Of your
small anatomy you don't look as though
| you had room for drop more" An
| excited office boy was presently sent cut
| to procure some milk for the puppy.
Then, still holding Dams note Nhis un-
Gle sighed and addressed the pup again.
Perhaps you understand. Fido, junior'
Ia vigorous wagging of a diminutive
| tail testified that Fido, junior, under-
stood perfectly-"you have been this
scause of my nephew coming In here
and taking my best stenographer.'
1 Tho next eempIets noveletts---sAu Il
/ We'll That Endp Well"