“Before bridges “CFC built throughout the Island the rivers were crossed by ferries, and the ferry was generally named after the individual who ran it. Where Stanley Bridge now is, F3fe’s ferry formerly plied. Mr. Fyfe was the owner of a little white dog of which he was very proud, and with reason, for it once saved his life.

”One day walking in the woods near his home he was sud- denly set upon by a huge bear that was evidently very hungry and was out foraging.

”The ferryman managed to elude his pursuer for a short time, but the bear was not to be cheated of his prey without making a good fight. Hard pressed, the now desperate man brought all his wits to bear on the situation, and he decided to climb a tree which was the only refuge anywhere near. He lost no time in putting his plan into execution, but he had forgotten that bears cm climb and Bruin must have thought that he had his victim in the right place, also. Immediately the animal started up the tree after the disappearing ferryman, and quickly came within reach. He had only taken hold of the man's boot—heel when he felt a stinging sensation at his own pedal extremities. He immediately dropped to the ground where he recognized in his antagonist the little white (log. The dog suddenly disappeared, but not out of sight of its master, whom it was bent on saving from a horrible death. Accordingly, every time the bear attempted to climb the tree, the dog took hold of his heel, and finding the pain so severe from the bites, Bruin had to come down again and again; until, finally, tired out he sat down to watch his victim whom he had treed. The bear was not to enjoy this situation long, for the barking of the dog had aroused the fears of Fyle’s neighbors, who thought something must be wrong, and started for the scene armed with rifles.

” Taking in the situation at a glance they quickly dispatched Mr. Bruin, and, the danger past, the ferryman camedown. Almost needless to state no kindness was ever too much for the little dog after that.”

A change has now come over the scene, for the forests have fallen before the woodman’s axe, and Bruin has also disappeared.

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