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THE DOG OF ST. BERNARD.
dogs called the Dogs of St. Bernard, famous all over the world for their noble deeds.
These dogs are trained to go out on the mountains among the snow, and search for missing travelers.
Suppose you are taking a journey across the Alps.
A terrible snow storm comes on. Night is drawing near, while you are weary with your journey, and perishing with cold and hunger.
Your whole body begins to feel numb, and soon you will be unable to go any farther.
You think of home, and kind friends there, and you kneel down to pray that you may not be left to perish in the snow.
At the very moment you are about to give up in despair, you hear the deep bark
