human
When a dog is in training, soldiers, pretending to be dead or wounded, are hidden in the woods or ravines and he is taught to find a fallen body, and to bark loudly. If the soldier is in some place too remote for his voice to bring aid the dog seizes a cap, a handkerchief, or a belt,--any article of the man's clothing which he can pick up,--and dashes back to the nearest ambulance.
gpt
What a lovely game that would make! exclaimed Lloyd.
human
Do you suppose that I could train the two Bobs to do that? We often play soldiah at Locust. Now, what is it you say to Hero when you want him to hunt the men? Let me see if he'll mind me.
gpt
But I can't speak French, she said in dismay.
human
What is it in English?
gpt
Hero can't understand anything in English,
human
How funny! she exclaimed.
gpt
I nevah thought of that befo'. I supposed of co'se that all animals were English. Anyway, Hero comes when I call him, and wags his tail when I speak, just as if he undahstands every word.
human
It is the kindness in your voice he understands, and the smile in your eyes, the affection in your caress. That language is the same the world over, to men and animals alike. But he never would start out to hunt the wounded soldiers unless you gave this command. Let me hear if you can say it after me.
gpt
Bravo! You shall have more lessons in French, dear child, until you can give the command so well that Hero shall obey you as he does me.