[TO THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR:9
SIR,—I am not an Englishman, so please excuse if my English be bad. In the Spectator of June 20th I see there is still the question about "Animals and Colours." I have a small and intelligent dog of white colour and long hair. Although at home on the best terms with cats and the parrot, which tears him by his tail, a dozen of years, and most probably experience of life in a city, not favourable ta sweeten tempers, have altered this good-natured, kink and faithful creature into a peevish being, always ready to attack out of doors any member of the dog-family, whatever its height or appearance. There exists, however, an exception. Though half-blind, Chouchou' will remark at a aertain distance any white dog, make towards it at once, and- much enjoy the company. As be never mistakes any other coloured, dog, there is no doubt about his knowing colours.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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