THE DOMESTIC ASS. 



Tlii> writer was, some years ago, walking in the, neighbourhood of one of our northern towns, when 

 he Mopped to olisen c a donkey rolling himself in the warm, dry dust of the sandy road, evidently in a stale 



THK DONKEY HACK. KUOM A PAINTING BY GAI.NSBOKOl'GH. 



of high enjojment, while his rider, holding a saddle in his hand, was looking OP. It is probable that, as 

 the man was pursuing his way, the ass gave some, indication that this would lie a great indulgence, as 

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