An old lady owns an intelligent Newfoundland dog, who some time since acquired the habit of occupying Grandmother's chair whenever he found it empty. Threats and blows failed to start him. Finally, whenever she wished to occupy her seat, the old lady would open the window and cry out, Cats! cats! This was too much for Bruno, who rushed to the window while Grandmother rushed for the chair.
This worked well for some time. One day Bruno found Grandmother seated. After walking about, he sprang to the window and began the most violent barking. This was too much for Grandma's curiosity. She went to the window to ascertain the cause of the outbreak, when Bruno made a dash for the chair, and held possession in spite of the cry of Cats.
