176 NATURE STUDY. 



Oscar. 



BY SUSY C. FOGG. 



Oscar is a black and white Gordon setter. In his veins 

 flows the blue blood of pedigree and he is in every way a 

 worthy representative of his race. 



He has formed a great attachment for the gentleman in 

 whose family his master lives and is always ready to ac- 

 company him on his daily round of business. 



One day, the friend was busy at his desk, but the dog 

 was eager to go forth and repeatedh' went to the door and 

 waited and listened. Seeing that this did not attract at- 

 tention he went back and lay head and paw upon the 

 friendly knee. Still it seemed the dog's allotted fate to 

 wait until he bethought himself of one more appeal ; to 

 bring a hat and lay it read}- for use. Words could not 

 have spoken plainer than his action and the request was 



heeded. 



In going about the city, Oscar once had an experience. 

 His friend entered a house through the open stable and as 

 he was in haste and noticed the dog close at his heels, 

 made the forcible remark, " You wait here ! " In leaving 

 the house, he passed through a side door all unconsious of 

 the faithful animal left behind until some minutes later. 

 Even then, the thought was dismissed with another, 

 " Well, he will follow." 



Some hours later and long past the dinner hour, there 

 came a summons at the place of business and the mistress 

 of the house telephoned down that there was a strange dog 

 in her stable that would not be driven away. She thought 

 it might be the one that came with him in the morning. 



The friend hastened to the spot to find Oscar still wait- 

 ing for the welcome voice and step that he felt sure would 



