The Autobiography of a Bull - Dog. By Mrs. Neville Peel. (National
Society's Depository.)—The story told by the bull- dog is pleasant reading, and does justice to the common-sense and affection shown by dogs, which so often go unnoticed and unrewarded. The bull-dog had several companions, among them 'Puff,' a clever poodle, and Pincher,' an Irish terrier ; the former was of a selfish nature, and, consequently, no favourite ; the latter, though not pure bred, was a philosopher, with a dash of humour. Their life, passed in the house of a rich master, was cast in pleasant lines, but was by no means monotonous, for they had plenty of adventures. The extravagant affection and care lavished on some dogs is laughingly satirised in the case of Puff,' who wore a gold bangle, and always travelled about with a dressing-case ; and finally, when the family had some heavy losses, they had to give him away, being unable to afford to keep a dog of his "breed and tastes." There is a genuine ring about this biography which will interest its readers.
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