I can't do half the tricks, but I'm goin' to learn when father comes back.

He'd rather have me show off Sanch than ride, till I'm older." "I have a charming book about animals, and in it an interesting account of some trained poodles who could do the most wonderful things.

Would you like to hear it while you put your maps and puzzles together ?" asked Miss Celia, glad to keep her brother interested in their four-footed guest at least.
"Yes,'m, yes,'m," answered the children; and, fetching the book, she read the pretty account, shortening and simplifying it here and there to suit her hearers.
"I invited the two dogs to dine and spend the evening; and they came with their master, who was a Frenchman.

He had been a teacher in a deaf and dumb school, and thought he would try the same plan with dogs.

He had also been a conjurer, and now was supported by Blanche and her daughter Lyda.