VII 



SHOOTING DOGS 



There is nothing much more annoying than 

 to have a badly broken dog in the field. He 

 is a constant source of irritation, and is 

 provocative of much vigorous language. All 

 the storming in the world, however, will not 

 make an unsteady dog a good one, and great 

 care must be exercised when making a 

 purchase. Of course it is more satisfactory 

 to have one on trial for a few days, but it is 

 better still to buy of a man whose word may 

 be taken unreservedly, for a newcomer 

 cannot be expected to do himself justice in 

 strange surroundings. If you have the time 

 and a plentiful supply of patience there is 

 a good deal of pleasure to be derived from 



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