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when one of the Miss Scotts broke from the line, and 

 laughing heartily, exclaimed, " Papa ! papa ! I knew 

 you would not think of going without your pet." Scott 

 looked round, when he perceived a little black pig frisk- 

 ing about his pony, and evidently intending to make one 

 of the party. His wish was, however, not gratified. The 

 fact was, that the pig had taken, nobody could tell how, 

 a strong attachment to Scott, and was constantly anxious 

 to join the greyhounds and terriers that accompanied 

 him in his rambles. 



In one of the South Sea Islands, it was stated by the 

 late Mr. Williams, that pigs are very numerous, and 

 that the natives gave the names of these animals to 

 others when procured by him from an American ship. 

 The horse was called the great pig that carries the man, 

 the dog the barking pig, and the ass the noisy or the 

 long-eared pig. 



A truly interesting fact, in connexion with this ani- 

 mal, is mentioned by the same missionary. During one 

 of his visits to the island of Aitutaki, he explained 

 to the people one evening the manner in which English 

 Christians raised money to send the Gospel to heathen 

 countries. On hearing this they expressed their regret 

 at not having money, that they might also enjoy the 

 privilege of " helping in the good work of causing the 



