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" You spoke of Newfoundland dogs, too, aunt. Is

Mr Wilson's a Newfoundland dog? " asked Henry.

"Yes, it is.'

"Does Mr Wilson come from a cold country?"

asked Louisa.

"Oh, you foolish little girl!" said Henry, bursting

out laughing; " it is not Mr Wilson, but his dog, we

are speaking of.""It is both, my dear children," said Mrs Graham.

"Newfoundland is a large island of North America,

where was first found that species of dog which is

called by the name of their country. Mr Wilson

lived in this island for some little time, and he

brought his dog home with him.""Is it very cold in Newfoundland?" asked

Louisa.

"Very cold, indeed; the snow lies on the ground

for six months in the year, and the inhabitants of

Newfoundland are very fortunate in having such good

dogs, which render them so many services."

"What services?" asked Henry.

"First of all, they hunt, they draw large loads over

the snow, they serve as couriers to carry letters to

a great distance, and they endure any amount of

fatigue. You have seen Mr Wilson's, with its long