shops? In consequence of diffi- 

 cult and delicate observations, we 

 understand that we must take 

 no notice of passers-by; obey no 

 calls but the master's; be polite, 

 with indifference, to strangers 

 who pet us. Next, we must 

 conscientiously fulfil certain obli- 

 gations of mysterious courtesy 

 toward our brothers the other 

 dogs ; respect chickens and ducks ; 

 not appear to remark the cakes 

 at the pastry-cooks, which spread 

 themselves insolently within reach 

 of the tongue ; show to the cats, 



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