had especially interested them at any time. They 

 learned through careful observation. 



For a time they were not chained and had the 

 freedom of the yard. Never have I seen two young 

 animals more intense, more playful, or more ener- 

 getic. They played alone, they mauled each other 

 by the hour, and occasionally they scrapped. 

 Sometimes we ran foot-races. From a scratch upon 

 the ground, at the word "go," we would race down 

 hill about one hundred and fifty yards. They were 

 eager for these races and always ready to line up 

 with me. They were so speedy that in every race 

 they merrily turned around at least twice to see if I 

 was coming, and in those days I was not slow. 



Johnny and Jenny enjoyed playing with people, 

 with any one who did not annoy them. Among the 

 strangers who came was a man who made friends 

 at once and had a good romp. When he left them 

 and went to lunch, Johnny and Jenny followed and 

 lay down near the door where he had disappeared. 

 As he came out, they rose up and started another 

 romp. 



To attract my attention or to ask for something 

 to eat, Johnny or Jenny would stand on hind legs 

 and hold out fore paws like an orator. If I came 

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