woods. However, the third time that the cunning 

 coyote had come to his rear, the entire pack 

 stopped in the edge of the open and, for a time, 

 defied him. He came back from this chase pant- 

 ing and tired and carrying every expression of 

 worry. It seemed to prey upon him to such an 

 extent that I became a little anxious about him. 



One day, just after this affair, I went for the 

 mail, and allowed Scotch to go with me. I usu- 

 ally left him at the cabin, and he stayed unchained 

 and was faithful, though it was always evident 

 that he was anxious to go with me and also that 

 he was exceedingly lonely when left behind. But 

 on this occasion he showed such eagerness to 

 go that I allowed him the pleasure. 



At the post-office he paid but little attention 

 to the dogs which, with their masters, were as- 

 sembled there, and held himself aloof from them, 

 squatting on the ground with head erect and 

 almost an air of contempt for them, but it was 

 evident that he was watching their every move. 

 When I started homeward, he showed great sat- 

 isfaction by leaping and barking. 



That night was wildly stormy, and I concluded 

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