A DOG OF FLANDERS. 145

night. He is out seeking for a
power of money that he has let fall
riding homeward, and in this snow
he never will find it ; and God knows
it will go nigh to ruin us. It is
Heaven’s own judgment for the
things we have done to thee.”

Nello put the note-case in her
hand and called Patrasche within the
house. “ Patrasche found the money
to-night,” he said quickly. “ Tell
Baas Cogez so: I think he will not
deny the dog shelter and food in his
old age. Keep him from pursuing
me, and I pray of you to be good ‘to
him.”

Ere either woman or dog knéw
what he meant he had stooped and
kissed Patrasche, then closed the