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 to Master Frisky, Old Spot lay down in the grass, and began munching down the poor frog.

I had seen enough, and so returned home, thinking, as I went, of the manner in which the big fish eat the little ones in this hungry world.

Dogs have almost as many kinds of out-door games as children, and it is very interesting to watch them at these sports. Spot was too old and stiff to take an active part in any of the running and jumping games, but he always attended, and sometimes acted as referee; but he liked best to be a spectator, that he might cheer for his friend, Master Frisky, when he was lucky enough to beat. When Frisky won the high jump over the front gate, Spot's joy knew no bounds; and he tore about like a wild dog, barking in his hoarse voice.

In the winter when there is a hard crust, it is great sport for the dogs to play tag. Then you will see them racing about like mad. When the dog that is tagging gets near enough to put his nose on the other dog's back, he gives a short bark, and then the dog that is touched, must tag till he can touch another in the same manner.

When there is a soft snow, they play, "Keep the Path," a game similar to children's "Fox and Geese." One of the older dogs marks out a runway of curious pattern, and they all run in it, one of the number chasing. It is against