approval of a life incomparably higher than his own. He was 

 there, studying, drinking in all my looks, and he replied to them 

 gravely, as from equal to equal, to inform me, no doubt, that, at 

 least through the eyes, the almost immaterial organ that transformed 

 into affectionate intelligence the light which we enjoyed, he knew 

 that he was saying to me all that love should say." 



There are, of course, drawbacks if we are lacking in patience 



and firmness. A puppy may sometimes be so trying that we think 



the very spirit of Flibbertigibbet has infused his nature, impelling 



him to mischief. If you happen on one like this, take him aside 



confidentially, reason with him, and point out to him that, however 



much gratification he may get at present from his reprehensible 



conduct, in reality 



the unkind and the unruly. 

 And the sort who eat unduly, 

 They must never hope for glory — 

 Theirs is quite a different story. 



Almost before you are aware of it his nature will have changed, 

 he will have become a reformed character. No longer will he tear 

 up your favourite books, as the reprobate in Miss Earl's picture 

 is doing ; the choicest plants in the garden will for ever after enjoy 

 immunity ; the children's toys will remain untouched ; and on dirty 

 days he will always wipe his feet on the mat before entering the 

 house. Should he continue obdurate after your kindly counsels it 



