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from side to side, yelping back and forth at one 
another cheerfully, apparently having the joiliest 
kind of a visit. More than this they often pay 
calls! Eve seen them out many a time. One 
little madam, or perhaps the master, will come 
out of the house and go down the street a little 
way, perhaps even down several streets or across 
an alley, and stop at the home of some friend. 
The little householder delightedly barks a wel¬ 
come, and invites the caller to be seated. After 
passing the time of day in various little squeals 
and barks the caller rises to go, and the friend 
accompanies him on to the next ‘ house.’ This 
may be some little distance. Again a happy time 
is enjoyed, and the host or hostess, perhaps both, 
joins the party when they set out. Often the 
number is increased to six or eight before the 
party breaks up and they all go their several ways 
home. If a sentinel sounds his shrill whistle 
while they are en route, they all pop into the 
nearest entrance at hand. 
“ Few creatures exhibit more varied interests 
and human-like activities than do the citizens of a 
dog town. Everywhere there is movement, bark¬ 
ing and chattering. The puppies play in the 
streets and parks, and there is joy and happiness 
everywhere, so long as the watchful sentinels see 
no cause for alarm. But let them catch even a 
suspicion of trouble, and there is a sharp note of 
