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THE DOG. 
faithfulness. Third, the bull-dogs, which 
are savage in disposition, but capable of 
the strongest attachment to their masters, 
possessed of indomitable courage and obsti¬ 
nacy, suffering themselves to be torn in 
pieces rather than relax their hold. They 
are chiefly used by those brutes in human 
shape who take pleasure in cock-fights, 
dog-fights and other similar amusements.” 
“ Tell us some more stories, please, aunt,” 
said Antoinette. “ I could listen to you all 
night without being tired.” 
“ But you forget that I might be tired of 
telling,” replied Miss Winston, smiling. “I 
have exceeded our usual time already; and, 
though there are plenty more anecdotes, 
even more amusing than those I have given 
you, yet I think these must suffice for the 
present.” 
