THROUGH HELL GATE. 351 



ever had a weakness for the strong and brave. It is always 

 on the strongest of the team that the fair one bestows her 

 caresses; it is to him she goes, him she licks, when a halt is 

 called. The weaker dogs receive only snaps and snarls in return 

 for their attentions, no matter how agreeable they may make 

 themselves. 



