1.   Two fast friends were Willie Brown
and his little dog Bounce. Willie could
never think of taking a walk without
Bounce. Cake and play were equally
shared between them.
2.   Willie taught his dog many cun-
ning tricks, and often said that Bounce
could do almost anything in the world
but talk.
3.   There came a time, however, when
Bounce really told Willie's father some-
thing, though he could not talk. Let
me tell you how he did this. 4.   It was on a bright summer after-
noon. Willie had strolled with Bounce
down to the river, which was not more
than two blocks from his father's store.
5.   Willie began to throw stones into
the water, and to watch the ripples as
they made one circle after another.
6.   Bounce lay on the grass, watching
the flies that buzzed around his nose,
and catching any that came too near.
7.   There were some logs floating in
the river near the shore. Willie jumped
upon one of them, to see if he could
throw a stone across the river.
8.   He drew back, and sent the stone
with all his might. Just as it left his
hand, the log turned, and he fell into
the water.
9.   He was very much frightened, for
he did not know how to swim, and
there was no one to hear, though he
called as loud as he could for help.