In sagacity, the Newfoundland surpasses dogs of all other breeds.
Two gentlemen, brothers, were out shooting wild-fowl, attended by one of
these noble animals. Having thrown down their hats on the grass, they
together crept through some reeds to the river-bank, along which they
proceeded some way, after firing at the birds. Wishing at length for
their hats--one of which was smaller than the other--they sent the dog
back for them. The animal, believing it was his duty to bring both
together, made several attempts to carry them in his mouth. Finding
some difficulty in doing this, he placed the smaller hat within the
larger one, and pressed it down with his foot. He was thus, with ease,
enabled to carry them both at the same time.
Perhaps he had seen old-clothes-men thus carrying hats; but I am
inclined to think that he was guided by seeing that this was the best
way to effect his object.
There are two ways of doing everything--a wrong and a right one. Like
the Newfoundland dog, try to find out the right way, and do what you
have to do, in that way.