. Wild animals I have known and 200 drawings [microform]. Animal behavior; Animaux. WttUy. WuIIy's fidelity. At first he scorned theii proffered food and shelter, and lived no one knew how, but starved to it at last, he ac< cepted the gifts and learned to tolerate the givers. Although embittered a^iinst the world his heart was true to his worthlt s master Foiu-teen months afterward I made his ac quaintance. He was still on rigid duty at his post. He had regained his good locks His bright, keen face set off by his white ruff and pricked ears made a dog to catch the eye any where. But he gave
. Wild animals I have known and 200 drawings [microform]. Animal behavior; Animaux. WttUy. WuIIy's fidelity. At first he scorned theii proffered food and shelter, and lived no one knew how, but starved to it at last, he ac< cepted the gifts and learned to tolerate the givers. Although embittered a^iinst the world his heart was true to his worthlt s master Foiu-teen months afterward I made his ac quaintance. He was still on rigid duty at his post. He had regained his good locks His bright, keen face set off by his white ruff and pricked ears made a dog to catch the eye any where. But he gave me no second glance, once he foimd my legs were not those he sought, and in spite of my friendly overtures during the ten months following that he con tinued his watch, I got no farther into his con- fidence than any other stranger. For two whole years did this devoted creat- ure attend that ferry. There was only oni thing to prevent him going home to the hills, not the distance nor the chance of getting lost, but the conviction that Robin, the godlike Robin, wished him to s:ay by the ferry; and he stayed But he crossed the water as often as he felt 384 (MlWHl. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946. New York : Grosset & Dunlap
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