CANINE ETHICS.
[To TEl EDITOR OF THZ " SPRCT•TOR:1
Sia,—Have you space for the following story, with its
interesting sidelight on canine ethics ? Huffy,' an old Persian cat, and Frisk,' a fox-terrier puppy, are pets in a Kentish country house. ' Frisk' has been carefully trained not to steal, and has learned the lesson well. Huffy' is an inveterate thief, and has long been voted incorrigible. Apparently the cat and the puppy have entered into an illicit partnership. Watching her opportunity, Huffy' enters the pantry and surreptitiously steals any dainties that may be within her reach, while Frisk' waits outside until the theft is ten fait accompli. Then the " honest " puppy shares the spoils with the incorrigible eat. Obviously he knows that he must not steal; but for all that he is quite prepared to enjoy
the stolen property.—I am, Sir, &c., P.
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