A grocer owned a Newfoundland dog, which used frequently to take charge
of the shop. While thus lying down with his nose between his paws, he
observed one of the porters frequently visiting the till. He suspected
that the man had no business to go there. He therefore watched him,
and, following him, observed him hide the money he had taken in the
stable. The dog, on this, attempted to lead several persons in whom he
had confidence towards the place, by pulling in a peculiar manner at
their clothes. They took no heed of him, till at length one of the
apprentices going to the stable, the dog followed him and began
scratching at a heap of rubbish in a corner. The young man's attention
being aroused, he watched the animal, which soon scratched up several
pieces of money. The apprentice, collecting them, evidently to the
dog's satisfaction, took them to his master, who marked them, and
restored them to the place where they were discovered.
The porter, who for some other cause was suspected, was at length
arrested, when some of the marked coin was found on him. On being taken
before a magistrate, he confessed his guilt, and was convicted of the
theft.