Now, on Labor Day, of that year, was held the annual outdoor
dog-show at Hawthorne. Lad, of course, was far too old to be
taken to a show. And this was one of the compensations of old
age. For Laddie detested dog shows. But, abnormally sensitive by
nature, this sensitiveness had grown upon him with failing
strength and added years. Thus, when he saw Bruce and Bob and
Jean bathed and groomed and made ready for the show, he was sad
at heart. For here was one more thing in which he no longer had
any share.
And so he lay down in his cave, under the piano, his head between
his absurdly small white forepaws; and hearkened sadly to the
preparations for departure.
Bruce ("Sunnybank Goldsmith") was perhaps the most beautiful
collie of his generation. Groomed for a show, he made most other
dogs look plebeian and shabby. That day, one may say in passing,
he was destined to go through the collie classes, to Winners,
with a rush; and then to win the award and cup for "Best Dog Of
Any Breed In The Show."
Bruce's son and daughter--Bobby and Jean were to win in their
respective collie classes as Best Puppy and Best Novice.
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