DOGS THAT ALMOST TALK
| human | scratched | tinkled | begged |
| humble | drowning | cottage | wagged |
It seems as if our friend the dog can talk without using words. He not only makes other dogs understand him, but he also makes his wants known to his master.
A little dog named Rudy was once taken to the city. One day he lost his way in the streets and did not come home at night.
The next morning, as Rudy's master was looking out of the window, he saw his little dog coming along the street with two other dogs.
The strangers left Rudy at his own door, and then went away. As they left they seemed to say, "Good-by." But how did Rudy ask the other dogs to show him the way home? This we should like to know.
Another dog called Prince often asked in his own way to be let out of doors. But when he returned he could not always get into the house again.
The bell was too high for Prince to reach it or he might have learned to ring it. As he could not do this he found another way to get in. A little girl who lived near by often played with him. He ran to her and begged until she saw what he wanted. This he did day after day.