146 THE BOSTON TERRIER 



were I to visit any city or even small town 

 of the United States or Canada, I could see 

 some handsome little lad or lassie leading one 

 of Barnard's Mike's sons or daughters. Small 

 wonder he is called the American dog. 



The celebrated Dr. Johnson once remarked 

 that few children live to fulfil the promise of 

 their youth. Our little aristocrat of the dog 

 world has more than done so. May his shadow 

 never grow less ! 



I feel convinced that I ought to take this 

 opportunity to record my kindly appreciation 

 of the generous expressions of thanks for my 

 efforts on behalf of the dog. They have come 

 from all parts of the country, and from all 

 classes of people. Were it in my power I 

 would gladly reply to each individual writer. 

 This is impossible. I can only say, "I thank 

 you! May God bless us, one and all!" 



