...During the mile trudge the collie's sixty pounds grew unbearably heavy,to the half-drunk Ferris...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...So Ferris ceased from the effort, and decided to give his pet abrand-new name for such brief space as they should be housemates...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...That would be at least an outlet forthe impotent wrath which Ferris sought to wreak on someone or something...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...To the tavern's proprietor, who wasmildly surprised at the brevity of his call, Ferris explained that hewas going across to the store to get his check cashed and that he wouldbe back later...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...Whereat the proprietor kindly offered to save Link the journey bycashing the check for him; a suggestion Ferris gladly accepted...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...For Chum had managed to get a firm hold on the shoulder of his master'scoat—twelve inches under water—and had braced himself with all hiswiry strength for a tug which should lift Ferris to the surface...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...As he stoodthere, Ferris had stumbled heavily over him, hurting the collie's ribsand his tender flesh; and had meandered on without so much as a word ora look for his pet...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...He looked at Ferris as at some loathely stranger...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...Thislack of reasoning powers in his pet perplexed Ferris...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...And Ferris went as usual to the Hampton store to get itcashed...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
..."Thanks for helpin' me out," said Ferris, grateful for the lift...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...But Ferris did not reach the gate unchecked...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...But as a result of his examination, he ended thesuspense by handing Link Ferris a purple rosette, whereon was blazonedin gilt the legend, "Winners...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...Into the ring Ferris escorted Chum, amid a multitude of fellow winners,representing one male or female of every breed exhibited...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
..."Chum came home," said Ferris, scowling at them...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...Luck had come at last to the Ferris farm...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...She had the good breeding not to let Ferris see her distaste for hispet that he was just then exhibiting so proudly to the guests...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...When Link Ferris at last mustered courage to ask Dorcas Chatham tomarry him his form of proposal would have been ruled out of any novelor play...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
..."In earnest, hey!" snapped Ferris, finding his voice after an instantof utter amazement...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
...But apparently she mustbe taught at once that Chum could not be sold and that the collie mustremain an honored member of the Ferris household...
Albert Payson Terhune 「His Dog」
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