DOGGED.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 8, Issue 30, 12 April 1907, Page 2

DOGGED.

“Yes, dogs are undoubtedly sagacious animals,” he said to his friend, “but none of your dog stories will beat this. My friend Johnson had a most intelligent retriever. One •light Johnson's house caught fire. All was instant confusion. Old Johnson and his wife dew for the children, and bundled out with them pretty sharp. Alas ! one of the children had been left behind, but up jumped the dog, rushed into the house, and soon reappeared with the missing child, which he deposited on the lawn. Everyone was sated, but Hover dashed through the dames again. What did the dog want? Xo one knew. Presently the noble animal reappeared, scorched and burnt, with—with what do you think ?” “Give it up,” chorussed the eager list ‘■•’■'ers. “Yith the fire policy, wrapped in a damp towel, gentlemen !”