8o GOOD HEALTH 



although they did not suffer the slightest pain, still they 

 were changed. They stopped playing, did not grow, 

 and did not keep their fur clean and smooth as healthy 

 kittens always do. They did not even care for mice, 

 or feel the slightest interest in any dog. Indeed, they 

 seemed to be dull and indifferent to everything. 



All the other kittens acted as usual. They grew bigger 

 every day, played and caught mice, bristled up their tails 

 at any dog that came in sight, purred, and kept their fur 

 in good order. 



The picture shows how the alcoholic kittens looked 

 while the others were playing. They did not suffer, but 

 they were dull and half asleep, and had no energy what- 

 ever. Finally, however, they were actually ill, and by 

 this time Dr. Hodge concluded that they had taught 

 him at least one great lesson. They had proved that 

 alcohol prevents kittens from growing and robs them 

 of their energy. Accordingly he stopped giving the 

 stuff to them and turned his attention to dogs. 



This story is much longer, and I must only begin to 

 tell it to-day. 



On Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1895, four 

 puppies were born in two different kennels. Two were 

 brothers and the other two were sisters. They were fine, 

 strong, healthy, young animals, and that was one reason 

 why Dr. Hodge specially needed their help in his 

 important work. 



