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would seem to most a place of greater 

 comfort. 1 



These may not be singular incidents, but 

 they are still remarkable and worthy of 

 notice. They serve to show us the wonder- 

 ful nature of man's faithful friend, the dog, 

 and how he has many traits of character 

 fitted to make him the worthy receiver of 

 kindness and respect. 



T. 



1 It is difficult to accept T.'s explanation of the 

 dog's object in digging. Possibly its aim was to 

 obtain warmth or shelter. 



