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a bad one, wMch he, as usual, carried off to the

baker, who, however, refused to serve him, say­
ing that the money was bad. Dandle imme­

diately picked lip the penny, returned to the

house, knocked at the door, and when the ser­
vant opened it, laid the penny down afc her feet

and walked off, seemingly with the greatest con­

tempt. Although P an die usually made an im­

mediate purchase of bread with the pennies

which he received, yet the following circum­
stance clearly demonstrated that he possessed,

perhaps, more prudent foresight than many who

are considered to be more rational beings.

One Sunday, when it was very unlikely that lie

could have received a present of money, Pandie
was observed to bring home a loaf. His master,

being surprised at this, desired the servant to

search the room to .see if any money could be

found. While she was engaged in this task the
dog seemed quite unconcerned till she approached

the bed, when he ran to her and gently drew

her back from it. The master then held the

dog, which kept struggling and growling, while