A DOG-STORY.
[To THE EDITOR Of THZ " SPECTATOR:9 AR,—I was greatly interested in the story of the generosity shown by a dog, as related in the Spectator of January 5th, because of a similar case within my own knowledge, and yet so different, as to prove that the dispositions of animals are as varied as those of human beings. A friend of mine had two fox-terriers, inseparable companions, and both equally devoted to their mistress. On one occasion, when the family had been away from home for some time, and were re- turning, one of these pets, not being„well, was brought back with its mistress, while the other was left to follow with the horses, &c., and did not arrive for three days. On entering the house, the dog had a very sullen appearance, took no notice of any one, but searched everywhere till he found his companion ; then flew at his throat, and would have killed him but for timely succour ! Could any human being have indulged in a more rankling jealousy ?—I am, Sir, &c.,
E. A. K.
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