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WILD TRAITS IN TAME ANIMALS. 



Jesse states that when a pariah dog of one 

 of the Eastern cities desires to pass through a 

 district inhabited by another pack, he skulks 

 alono- in the humblest fashion with his tail de- 

 pressed to the utmost, and on being challenged, 

 rolls over, and there remains, limp and supine, 



]]\xitl]ig for a passport. 



submissively awaiting leave to proceed. The 

 same thine can be observed when a larp;e and 

 fierce dog makes a dash at a young and timid 

 one. This expressive and unmistakable method 

 of showinsf submission is calculated to disarm 

 hostile feelings, and contributes to peace and 



