FAVOURITE STORIES ABOUT
ANIMALS.

 

THE DOG AND THE MARE.

Dogs and horses often form friendships. A Newfoundland
dog had become fond of a mare belonging to his master, and
seemed to think it his special duty to watch over his less
clever friend. Whenever the groom began to saddle the
mare, the dog used to lie down with his nose between his
paws, watching all tat went on. As soon as the work was
finished, up jumped the dog, seized the reins in his mouth,
and led the mare to her master, whom he followed-in his
ride.

On returning home, the reins were again given to him, and
he would lead his friend back to the stable. If the groom
happened to be out of the way, he would bark loudly till he
came, and then hand over his charge to him.

You may be young and little, but if you exercise thought
and care, you may help those who are much bigger and older
than yourself. Learn from the dog, however, not to give
yourself airs; you will have simply done your duty in making
yourself useful.