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THE DOG AND THE WOLF. 



A Wolf in quest of prey, happened to fall in 

 with a well-fed Mastiff. Ah, Tray, said he, one 

 does not need to ask how you do, you look so 

 plump and hearty. I wish I were as well provided 

 for; but my gaunt looks shew that I fare very dif- 

 ferently, although I dare say I venture my life ten 

 times more than you do, in searching for a preca- 

 rious subsistence, amidst woods and wilds, exposed 

 to rain, and frost, and snow. If you will follow 

 me, replies the Dog, and do as I do, I have no 

 doubt you will change for the better, and soon be 

 in as good plight as I am. The Wolf eagerly 

 requested to be informed what would be required 

 of him. Very little, replied the Mastiff; only drive 

 away beggars, guard the master's house, caress 

 him, and be submissive to his family, and you 

 will be well fed and warmly lodged. To these con- 

 ditions the Wolf had no objections; but as they 



