New-York tribune., 1905-08-26
HouSesUfVes ExcbanSe.

seemingly taking comfort with his little fox terrier
friend Billy
nights rest in Indifferent bed evidently
cooied his wrath, for the following day after
iNuch petung he returned home. but It was days
before he was the same trusting happy dog
Billy the fox terrier had character all his own
IN human shape he would certainly have been
called a loafer. He could never be made to under
e'aho either rule or law Of any kind. Good natured
and happy go-ucky he known far and near
as Billy Campbell With a very sober and sedate
'ook' ne was daring and brave pirate When
al nome, II no could be found TO amuse him
ne would take his ball upstairs allowing it 10 roll
oo"n while he raced after it, with "A clatter and
noise Patiently endured by his loving mistress
sad 10 record. he not celebrated for his hon
e'ty-quitc the contrary. He often ca1e home with
curious things that from % one knew
ssae,s lhhings hanging or lying ~e about never
merchants and grocerymen alws-s kept n w,stch
20 I9l ,i eye upon him when around without member
Once he was detected dragging 4 sofa pillow
nome NOME mat he had taken from a neighboring
One OF his ardent admirers cnce presented him
Any place that By Vent CWhile it iasted The dol DOL
was sure 70 sometimes carried by the leg. arm
was always in hurry, fearing something might
happen that he wouldn't be in. He was always
often often sprawlng on the pavement while tie dIffi-
Suaty Gun was belhs settled; and woe to the curious
young relative of tho family. living in another
PSAt O1 lnt was am of1ce. IN military com
pany Billy following on one occasion TO the drill
room, was 50 delighted with tie drilling and beat
o. dilIp that ever after. promptly on time. Billy
Wouo ne there. soberly marching and counter
marching step by step with the soldier boys, often
III the way but very amusing nuisance
INTELLIGENCE OF CATS.
Cats. while not quick learn dogs.
equally interesting 10 those who fond of them.
An intelligent. comfortable cat soon becomes
important and attached friend to the family.
We once had cat named Tom which not at
home one night when guest came. In the morn
ing the host obliged 10 leave home very early,
the friend rising for friendly chat with him before
his departure.
When The host left, the cat must have stepped in
At the open door. Meantime the mistress Of the
house was still in bed. Suddenly she was awakened
by a loud caterwaul. TO find Tom I'm the middle OF
the floor. evidently much excited and quickly run
ming toward the open door. Imagining that he had
been in house all night, his mistress hastily put
on dressing gown and followed him down the
stairs Instead OF going TO the back door Tom ran
10 the sitting room. where the guest waiting
for the rest Of the family 10 appear. At the sight
M the hostess simultaneously with the cat he ex-
claimed: What IS the matter with that cat? II
has been growing at me and acting as II have no
business here" Which plainly the fact-in the
cat's mind on three occasions he had shown a
pronounced dislike TO strangers, and. like a dog
sivUavs challenged people not well dressed when
tbev atternpted 10 come in al the back door
Erie Penn. T. H. NJ.