204 Life and Immortality. 
to make him happy, he was full of life and vivacity, capering 
and prancing about with the utmost adandon, and doing his 
very best to show off his happiness and pleasure. His eyes 
seemed kindled with a holy affection, and a blaze of heavenly 
sunshine would appear to play over his features. I have 
seen him, when in such mental agony, to actually shed tears, 
a sight that never could fail to reach and melt the flintiest 
hearts. He knew and understood every word that was 
spoken to him, and responded by a shake of the head, ora 
low, soft bark. A conscience within told him the right from 
the wrong, and though he sometimes knowingly erred, yet 
he was always truly sorrowful for his sins afterwards. 
There came a day, however, when the idol of the house- 
hold went out and never returned. Some unlucky event 
had doubtless befallen him, or he had been spirited away to 
parts unknown. If living, I trust he is being cared for as he 
richly deserves. He was a kind, gentle, loving being, and I 
cannot help thinking that some day I shall meet him in the 
beautiful world beyond the grave. 
