and thus invite Morpheus to reign supreme. On the contrary, if 

 you will fasten him by a fairly short leash in the hall 

 at the head of the stairs, obliging him to sleep on an old piece 

 of carpet, he will quickly consider himself on duty, and will 

 promptly notify you of any unusual or strange sounds that may 

 emanate from below. This post of vantage fairly controls the 

 advance of any burglar, for a small dog's bark or baby's cry is 

 most dreaded by Bill Syke's fraternity, and they will quickly 

 seek another house. This is also the proper place for the dog 

 when the family is down in the dining-room at dinner, and if 

 the doors of the rooms are left open you need have no fear of 

 second-story artists. 



LORD DERBY 



It is natural for Boston Terriers to be watchful if given half 

 a chance, consequently you must not overfeed your dog, for we 

 well know that a glutton sleeps soundly. If you wish him to 

 prove a faithful and thoroughly reliable guardian give him a 

 hearty meal for breakfast and only a tidbit for supper. In other 

 words he should indulge his sleeping ability at odd times during 

 the day, so that at night, with an empty stomach, his brain will 

 be clear and his senses acute. 



The best way to quickly develop these watching propensities 

 is to test them from time to time. Begin the very first night by 

 providing an entertainment for him, and never fail to respond 

 by appearing in the hall should he bark as if he had reason to do 



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