Scotchie

In spite of her silence "Scotchie" realized that some one was outside.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

Uncle Phil, Aunt Prissy, the boys and "Scotchie" walked with them to the shore.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

"Scotchie" was barking fiercely as if he resented the sight of the redcoat.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

A low warning growl from "Scotchie" made her fear to lift a window.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

Donald and "Scotchie" were at the door when Faith was ready to start.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

"He's afraid," Donald whispered to Faith, with a word to "Scotchie," and Faith ran up the path and entered the house.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

"I don't see what made 'Scotchie' growl so," added Donald.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

Donald and "Scotchie" stood waiting, the dog growling now and then, whenever the soldier moved about on the door-step.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

"What is the name of the shoemaker's little girl, Aunt Prissy?" she asked, as they came in sight of home, with Donald and Philip, closely followed by "Scotchie," coming to meet them.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912

"I'd like to harness him to the sled; he could draw us both," suggested Donald, but Faith was sure that "Scotchie" would upset the sled; so her cousin gave up the project.

A Little Maid of Ticonderoga Alice Turner Curtis 1912