B ALD Y OF NOM E 



CHAPTER V. 



The Solomon Derby Baldy Rescues 

 Scotty. 



OEVERAL months passed and they 

 O were again in training. Baldy knew 

 that this race would not be one of any un- 

 usual distance, for they were taken out 

 merely for cross-country spins in which 

 speed and not endurance was the main 

 consideration. Kid, a fine leader always, 

 was developing each day greater control 

 over the team, and "Scotty" was jubilant. 

 The day before the race, by an unavoid- 

 able accident, Kid was killed, and the 

 whole Kennel was plunged into gloom, 

 for he had been a genial stable mate and a 

 general favorite. "Scotty," heartsick over 

 his loss, moved silently amongst the other 

 dogs, who realized that something was 

 very wrong and gave as little trouble as 



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