DUKE AND THE CHICKENS. 



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One day, when Duke was running after the chickens, old Sport, — 

 another dog that hved in the same house, — went after him, and 

 caught him by the back of the neck and shook him. How Duke 

 did cry! Every one about the place came to see what the matter 

 was. Old Sport came up and wagged his tail, as much as to say, 

 " Well, I've taken matters into my own hands, and we'll see if that 

 foolish puppy will not let the chickens alone after this ! " 



Duke never tried to touch a chicken again. He would watch 

 them, sometimes, but he never forgot his shaking, and did not offer 

 to run after them. 



