THE KIND SHE WANTED.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 15, 9 April 1892, Page 390

THE KIND SHE WANTED.

Fair Customer : ‘ I live in the suburba, and I want a waicb dog.’ Dealer : * Yes, tnnm.’ * But of course I don’t want one that will keep us awake all night barking at nothing.’ ‘No, mum.’ ‘ He must be big and strong and fierce, you know.’ * Yes mum.’ * Yet as gentle as a lamb with us, you know.’ * Yes mum.’ * And he must pounce on every brutal tramp that comes along and drive him off.’ ‘ Yes, mum.’ ‘ But he mustn’t interfere with any poor but honest man looking for work/ ‘ No, mum.’ ‘lf a burglar crnies prowling around at night, the dog should make mincemeat of him in an instant.* * Yes mum.’ * But he mustn’t attack a neighbour who drops in for an evening call ’ ‘ No, mum.' * And of course he mn«tn’t molest people who ing in at all hours of the night to call my husband. He’s a doctor, you know.’ ‘No, mum, I see what you want. You want a mindreader dog. ’ ‘ Yes, I suppose so. Can you send me one ?* * Yery sorry, mum ; but I’m just out of that kind.’

Master : • Mary, I wish you wonld be more careful. lam very sorry to hear my wife has to scold you so often.’ Mary : * Oh, don’t you mind me, sir. I don’t take any notice of it.’