[TO THR EDITOR O■ THU SPRCTATOR."]
had some thirty years ago a bright little black-and. tan terrier, who used to be my constant companion both in walks and rides. His friend was my pony (though often very jealous of him), and he had also an ally in a bigger dog, belonging to friend of mine, whose name was 'Tiny,' and a foe of another dog, who was an enemy of my little 'Jim.' This dog flew at him on one occasion, and my dog, seeking refuge with his master, was trodden on by the pony, and so much hurt that for three weeks he was invalided and unable to walk. On the very first walk after the accident, ' Tiny' being his companion, my dog ran most boldly into the garden where his enemy lived, and was at once set upon by him, Tiny' calmly waiting outside the hedge. Directly my dog ran back, pursued by his foe, the latter was immediately seized and shaken by ' Tiny," Jim' calmly looking on. From that time the persecution of my dog entirely ceased ; he was left unmolested.—I am, Sir, &c., CYNOPHILIST. P.S.—I may add that four of us witnessed this curious and clever arrangement between the friends.
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