Uncle Dick and Lisa's Old Time Animal Tales

Mr. O. M. Hopkins, late of Scottsburg, who died in January last, had a small and sprightly terrier, named “Nig,” of which he was very fond. After the death of his master, Nig grew melancholy. Nothing the family could do seemed to amuse him. He could not be enticed from the side of his mistress, but would follow her about everywhere, grave and sedate, as though actually thinking of his dead master. One day a closet containing his master’s clothing was opened. No sooner did Nig discover the garments, than he frisked about almost frantic with delight, evidently expecting his master to appear. When the poor animal discovered his error, he testified his disapointment by piteous and mournful howlings.
In May last, poor Nig grew more melancholy than ever, All attements to induce him to leave the house were unavailing, until one day his mistress went to visit the grave of her husband. Then he followed, and on arriving at the mound commenced digging and moaning, testifying his grief in the most affecting manner. From that time he could not be induced to leave the grave, but stayed day and night till he starved to death. He was found there, strectched on the earth cold and stiff.
This is an affecting but beautiful story; the man who can read it without a tear in the corner of his eye, is not to be envied. Dansville Herald.