FABLES. 



ICQ 



THE DOG INVITED TO SUPPER. 



A Gentleman having invited several friends to 

 supper, his Dog thought this a fit opportunity to 

 invite another Dog, an intimate of his own, to par- 

 take with him of the good cheer, in the kitchen. 

 Accordingly the stranger punctually attended, and 

 seeing the mighty preparations going forward, pro- 

 mised himself a most delicious repast. He began 

 to smell about, and, with his eyes intent upon the 

 victuals, to lick his lips, and wag his tail. This 

 drew the attention of the Cook, who stole slyly up, 

 and seizing him by the hind legs, whirled him out 

 of the window into the street. The Dog, stunned 

 and hurt by his hard fall on the pavement, began 

 to howl, the noise of which drew several Dogs 

 about him, who knowing of the invitation, began 

 to enquire how he had fared ? O ! charmingly, said 

 he; only I ate and drank till I. scarce knew which 

 way I came out of the house. 



