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dog rushed in at the open door, through my room, 

 and, without noticing me, dashed into the bath- 

 room, where it threw itself down panting, and with 

 the tongue lolling out. I jumped out of bed and 

 darted at the bath-room door. I was only just in 

 time ; for the beast turned round, saw me, jumped 

 up, and made in my direction. I just managed, 

 however, to close the door in its face. Of course I 

 soon had my gun loaded, broke a pane from the 

 outside in the bath-room window, and shot the 

 brute. Now, Hawkes, if you are not inclined for 

 roost, I am ; so I hope you are contented for 

 to-night." 



