"It was found that the parson could steer a sled"

"Little Alice Dorchester begged him to stay"

"Old Jack was a horse of a great deal of character"

"Hillow, Deacon, ain't you going to shake out old shamble-heels to-day?"

"Jack was going nigh to a thirty clip"

"Go it, old boy!"

Tail piece


II

THE OLD BEGGAR'S DOG

(Illustrated by A.B. SHUTE)


Vignette Initial--"Trusty"

"The old man and his dog were constant companions"

"He was teaching the dog a new trick"

"It was to the honor of the crowd that they hooted the officer roundly"