264 THE BOOK OF A NATURALIST 



the change in the dog's habits in one particular, 

 will not be regarded as' the most important gain 

 by those who are fond of dogs and by all who 

 recognise that, in spite of some disgusting instincts 

 which can't be changed, the dog is and probably 

 always will be with us — our one and only four- 

 footed associate. 



