Dogs often show much regard for each other, as well as for other
animals; but they certainly possess a still greater affection for human
beings.
A gentleman having to proceed from the north of England to London by
sea, left his favourite dog behind. While seated one night in the pit
of Drury Lane Theatre--some time after his arrival in the metropolis--to
his amazement, his favourite sprang upon him, covering him with
caresses.
The dog, as soon as he found that his master had departed from the
shore, broke his chain, and set out on his long journey to rejoin him.
How he traced him must ever be a marvel. Perhaps he pursued the line of
coast till he reached London, where it is possible he may have recovered
some trace of his lost friend by scent, at the landing place. This,
however, is so improbable, that it is more likely he made the discovery
by that incomprehensible power which we call instinct.