1

French Leave

By Leonora Blanche Alleyne

A French poodle won the heart of a fastidious English officer by covering him in mud.

2

Watch Dog

By Anonymous

The doorman of a Paris theatre had strict instructions to keep dogs outside, but it was the humans they let in who caused all the trouble.

3

Twink

By Anonymous

When a new mother found herself and her kittens on the wrong side of a nasty-looking stream, Twink was there to help.

4

Dog and Wig

By Anonymous

A loyal dog shows his initiative in recovering his master’s property, though his timing might have been better.

5

The Little Dog of Castiglione

By Helen Maria Williams

Nothing seemed likely to stop Napoleon Bonaparte from conquering Europe, but one little fellow slowed him up a bit.

6

Tone Deaf

By J. R. Sterndale Bennett

Joseph Joachim was regarded by most people in Europe as the greatest violinist ever, but in the home of Sterndale Bennett there was a dissenting voice.