Still it is well to be acquainted with a report that is current among the men of the backwoods.

If it be true, we are of opinion that the doggie's family is the most miscellaneous and remarkable on the face of--or, as Henri said, in the bo'-els of the earth.
Dick and his friends were so deeply absorbed in watching these curious little creatures that they did not observe the rapid spread of the black clouds over the sky.

A few heavy drops of rain now warned them to seek shelter, so wheeling round they dashed off at full speed for the clump of willows, which they gained just as the rain began to descend in torrents.
"Now, lads, do it slick.

Off packs and saddles," cried Joe Blunt, jumping from his horse.

"I'll make a hut for ye, right off." "A hut, Joe! what sort o' hut can ye make here ?" inquired Dick.
"Ye'll see, boy, in a minute." "Ach! lend me a hand here, Dick; de bockle am tight as de hoss's own skin.