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rubbed with an odorous oily material which dogs like, 

 and the puppy stretched out his nose to scent it. 



4 How cunning he is ! ' exclaimed the woman. 

 4 Will he make a good pet dog ? ' 



' Never a better one, ma'am,' replied the vender. 



1 And can I lead him on the street ? ' 



'Just as easy as you would a child, ma'am,' said 

 the man. 



4 1 'm very fond of dogs ; but I hate cats,' con- 

 tinued the prospective customer. 4 Now this one 

 looks like a nice doggy. I do n't know much about 

 them, I 'm afraid ; but would this one look well on 

 the street ? ' 



4 He 'd look like a drum major, ma'am. Lots 

 of style to him. No end of people will turn to look 

 at him when he gets grown up and goes out with a 

 stylish lady, ma'am.' 



The subtle flattery had its effect. The dog- 

 seller was evidently a very discriminating person. 



1 How much is he worth ? ' 



4 Well, ma'am, these dogs mostly sells for fifty 

 dollars apiece when they are such a pure breed as 

 this, but I will sell you this one for thirty-five dollars, 



