THE RIGHTFUL OWNER

From the moment Mike discovers a wild dog in his pasture he loves him. Patiently he trains the animal from a savage creature to a devoted pet and a brilliant fox hound. When, a year later, the original owner of the hound turns up, Mike is heartbroken, but manfully relinquishes the dog to be rewarded by the gift of one of the hound's prize pups. A touching and realistic story which will win any young reader with even the slightest feeling of tenderness toward animals.