A PINCH OF SNUFF.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9046, 2 April 1891, Page 4

A PINCH OF SNUFF.

In a certain crowded street an ill-natured mastiff seized a little dog by the throat, and began viciously shaking him. A crowd soon gathered. Words, blows, and kicks failed to make the mastiff let go his hold. The little dog was howling piteously. At this juncture, when the lookers on were wondering what to do, a young man, exquisitely dressed, came along. He at once comprehended the situation. "Leave him to me," he said; "I can manage him." There was an incredulous laugh from the crowd, and cries of, " The swell's here !" «' Thinks he's clever'n the rest on us !" " Let the swell settle him 1" and the like. - The young man drew from his pocket a silver snuff box, and held a pinch o£ snuff under the mastiff's nose. The powder soon did its work. The big dog began sneezing -vigorously, • and, of course, had to open his mouth. He "dropped the little dog and took tohisheels.frightened and ashamed, his tail drooping like a whipped cur's. The crowd broke into a round of applause ; and the young man smiled and went on his way.

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