Minnie's Pet Dog

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Leslie Madeline. Minnie's Pet Dog

CHAPTER I. TINEY AND LEO

CHAPTER II. BOSE AND THE WIG

CHAPTER III. LEO AND THE MONKEY

CHAPTER IV. THE FAITHFUL DOGS

CHAPTER V. CANICHE AND THE TRAVELLER

CHAPTER VI. THE SHEPHERD’S DOG

CHAPTER VII. THE INTELLIGENT POODLES

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I have given an account of Minnie’s pet parrot, and of Minnie’s pet cat. In this volume I shall give the reader an account of her pet dog, Tiney, with anecdotes of other dogs.

Tiney was a spaniel. He had long, pendent ears, black, expressive eyes, a short, well-rounded mouth, and long, silky hair. He was an affectionate little fellow, who attached himself to every body in the house. He was on the most friendly terms with Fidelle, often eating sociably with her from the same plate. In summer, when Minnie liked to play on the lawn, Tiney might be seen running here and there in obedience to his young mistress, picking up a ball or stick, and bringing it to her in his teeth.

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“It is very strange that he can understand,” remarked Mrs. Lee. “See, he is not asleep, though he pretends to be; he is listening to what we say.”

Minnie laughed aloud. “It is too funny!” she exclaimed.

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