Minnie's Pet Dog

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Minnie's Pet Dog

by Madeline Leslie

EN·~58 minutes·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

Transcriber’s Note

0:10

MINNIE’S PET DOG.

0:44

MINNIE’S PET DOG.

0:09

CHAPTER I. TINEY AND LEO.

7:57

CHAPTER II. BOSE AND THE WIG.

7:46

CHAPTER III. LEO AND THE MONKEY.

8:25

CHAPTER IV. THE FAITHFUL DOGS.

8:19

CHAPTER V. CANICHE AND THE TRAVELLER.

7:06

CHAPTER VI. THE SHEPHERD’S DOG.

7:17

CHAPTER VII. THE INTELLIGENT POODLES.

8:55
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Description

Minnie’s world revolves around the gentle rhythm of country life, and at its heart is her beloved spaniel, Tiney. With long, silky ears and expressive black eyes, the small dog follows her everywhere—fetching sticks on sun‑lit lawns and curling up by the hearth when winter chill sets in. His easy‑going nature makes him a favorite of the whole household, especially the mischievous cat Fidelle, with whom he often shares a meal.

Tiney’s world expands beyond the family yard when he meets Leo, the imposing farm dog, and a gruff mastiff that rides with the traveling express‑man. Though initially timid, Tiney learns to bark bravely, rallying Leo to defend him against the larger intruder. Their unlikely partnership showcases a tender loyalty that surprises both owner and neighbor alike, highlighting the spaniel’s growing confidence.

When Minnie’s parents plan a long journey, Tiney’s restless energy hints at an uneasy longing to accompany them. His anxious jumps and soft whines suggest a deeper bond that may soon be tested, promising new adventures for the little spaniel and his devoted young mistress.

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Language

en

Duration

~58 minutes (55K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Aug 14, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Madeline Leslie

Madeline Leslie

1815–1893

Writing under the name Madeline Leslie, Harriette Newell Woods Baker became a prolific voice in nineteenth-century children’s literature. Her warm, moral tales—along with her celebrated book Tim, the Scissors Grinder—reached readers in the United States and abroad.

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