THE HELPFUL TOAD.
A lady who live 3 near me has a toad so well trained that it jumps upon her lap and then upon a table near h<.r in order to catch flies. Another lady has treetoads as pets. Taoy have the fret dem of the houa-> and yo about hunting flies, saya 'Good Housekeeping.' Whenover they wish to &o oat on the porch they hop close to the door and trill. My friend opens the door and out they go. When they wish to return, they approach the door and make the same noise to ask for admittance. They enjoy life indoors ano always come back into the house of their own accord. They have a basin of sand for their bed and a large pan of water for their washtub.
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Bruce Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 97, 16 December 1902, Page 7
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133THE HELPFUL TOAD. Bruce Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 97, 16 December 1902, Page 7
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