Luckily he was not badly hurt; but he was very much surprised at his ride, for he had not expected it at all.
The deer had suddenly "bunted" under him while he stood facing him. As he threw up his head Charlie was thrown on the deer's back, facing backwards. And then the ride. The deer was frightened. Charlie was frightened. Mamma and the children were frightened. But what a laugh, all at Charlie's expense, after it was over! A laugh that broke out again and again for hours after. And how many times Charlie's words were repeated with laughter.—"Mamma, he loves me better thar any of you!"
—CHARLES T. JEROME,
PAWS AND MILK.
The dogs Fern and Fan