such wealth of wisdom into it, that he felt convinced

it understood every word he said.

"This is capital weather, Crusoe; ain't it, pup?"

Crusoe made a motion with his head which was

quite as significant as a nod.

"Ha! my pup, I wish that you and I might go and

have a slap at the grizzly bars, and a look at the Rocky

Mountains. Wouldn't it be nuts, pup?"

Crusoe looked dubious.

"What, you don't agree with me! Now tell me,