Frederick gave his eyes and nose a swipe with his hand, and, looking up at Billy, sobbed, despairingly:

"Yes, but you didn't raise your grandmother from a pup."


Dogs and their Friends.

(The Greeting)

A thousand velvet eyes aglow with thanks,

A thousand tiny paws in welcome waved,

An orchestra of barks and neighs and purrs

Struck up, and maddest gayety betrayed!

Each satin nose will press its owner's hand,