Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-11-26
the scowI bel was sInguinrIy hand.

the scowl he was singwarly hand
some. black browed, Olive-skinned with
red showing In cheek and lip, and fine
nlght-black hair. Lean. almost laihy,
toO-no wonder Ellen Martin appealed
To him. aside from her pot Of money.
His pursuit of her. object matrimony.
had lasted two full years without ever
winning IA positive yes or no.
~ felt sure you were lost. Now that
I've found you, / mean to take YOU
home" he said mnsterfully.
But you won't" Ellen retorted.
my guides here found me first. And
they are engaged to take me-by the
longest way round"
"I'll save them the trouble but not
let them lose the profit" Clifford an
swered, thrusting his hand in his
pocket.
Ellen's eyes stayed him. Under
word-always." she said. "Now. OF
with you. while the ofling is good"
Cross.examinnti0n Of the guides
after he had swung away prove" easy
and fruitful. AmOS's dolla was
translated into circus, coming next
week. and heretofore beyond hope.
Bert wanted no little dog playmate to
cuddle down outside the blankets and
sleep with his head on the pillow
something not To be thought of with
the grownup dogs of gr0wn-up peo-
pie. Jack said glibly. 'Dawg and
dollar? Why II want 'em-jest
cause I do" But gentle inquisition
brought out that cash would realize
his dream of red fire and Roman can
dies for the Fourth. but over the dog
he got red, twisting upon his bare feet
until Amos said glggling ~ know
that's ter give Miss Loreeny. our
teacher-she says she's so awful lone
some up In her bunjerlo, now her
mans done gone"
Fine. Can We get one right awayY'
Ellen asked. The guides nodded like
Mandarin chorus. ole Man Swack
II appeared. had litter of cookers
fine fat. curly fellows. just weancd
No-he didn't live So fur outen the
way-no MORN er mile-but he was
tight as the bark Of tree. Three
dollnrs-think of it.-for pup you
could nigh put in yer pocket. Yet. he
never give Anne cent of the money
for all her trouble feeding and brush
Ing and keeping the kennels clean.
nj h.. In -, 10
best dawg-nice every way-never
mouthed nor muttcred-nnd always
ready to slip you apples or peaches
sech Gods plenty they had always
and Ole Man wanted five cents peck
for all YOU took away.
ole Man. lean grizzled. stopped.
dodderlng on the surface, brier-Sharp
below. deserved all his critics had
said of him Talk of trade made him
all but human. YeS-he had fine pups
-'plaguc the luck-that gal Anne had
EN- all out walkln'-ihe raScals were
gittin' So fat they near lost breath
playing She couldn't he gone much
which way had she gone? oh.
down the mcddcr-rond she was fool
iSh ahou: the creek ana poSicS, and
scch. Mought he you could find her Of
you traipSed along that way" Ellen
smiled. paid the agreed price, and
walked on calling over her shoulder ::
Remember I'm 10 take my pick-ani
you not quarrel"
She felt unacc0untahly tender to-
ward this unseen Anne, viSiuning her
rs rustic. round and rosy. happy com
radc I" the puppies. rs TO the Black
Eyed Su>anS and hedge roses. II took
her all ahaCk 10 come suddenly M a
sharp bend of the way upon blessed
damoiSelle. fair. golden lily-Slcnder.
clothed in grass green and held fast
in the arms of Mr. clifford Pennington.
yell Evcryhody" Ellen said low
and lmprratvclA. The guides. half
sensing her motive. nbcy"d with VIII.
So when presently she snuntcred for
ward there was only Anne To- receive
her. help her choose. ana thank her
courtcnu>ly for patronage
"'rakr The dog To Miss Lorceny-
right on" She ordered Away went
boys and do. with whnnp. Then
after a brief talk with Anne. Ellen went
toward Tree Top. There She walked
into the living room. saying evenly to
the assembled family: Let me an
nounce an engagement. Anne. grand
daughter Of Mr.. James Swack, 10 Gif.
ford Pennington, Esq"
Enrn,atin., nf NeInc ~ GnId