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case I have quoted the firm and considerate handling 

 had no doubt something to do with the fox's con 

 ridence and submission. We know how some people 

 can handle dogs and horses that others dare not come 

 near. Animals have, I think, some faculty of dis- 

 cernment of character, and know a friend at once. I 

 remember once seeing a strange, nervous, and very 

 frightened little Skye terrier who was introduced into 

 a room full of strangers. He darted at once to one 

 lady and clung so to her that at last he became her 

 property, and for twelve years never wavered in his 

 affection and allegiance. Needless to say, he chose 

 well. 



