In the Refuge in Neuilly there is a dog named Toby, who has passed into the professional rat-killer class. During his three years’ service at the front, four thousand or more “dead ones” have been marked up to his credit, and all previous records have been smashed. That the rat was not the only enemy that Toby encountered during his service for his country, is evidenced by his _gimp_. A stray bullet snipped one of his front feet off just below the knee, and now Toby is listed as “wounded but not inactive.” He is the most agile three-footed tyke I ever saw, and sets the pace for all the other dogs in their gambols about the grounds. The soldiers taught Toby many tricks, and on command he says his prayers, rolls over, plays dead, speaks (barks), sings and performs other “stunts” that are truly wonderful. [Illustration: Toby, Ready for the Onslaught.] ------------------------------------ [Illustration: Dick, the Guide.] “DICK” THE GUIDE Just a short distance from the Refuge for War Dogs in Neuilly, is located the Soldiers’ Home for the Blind. This is a spacious building surrounded by ample grounds containing shrubbery, trees and flowers. Under the spreading trees are comfortable benches for the accommodation of the occupants of the Home. Hundreds of soldiers, rendered totally blind during the war, are cared for, and spend the days wandering through the grounds and enjoying the comforts that such conditions afford. For two years, Dick, the subject of this sketch, has served as a guide for these soldiers. He is a fine specimen of the French poodle, large in size, gentle in disposition and perfectly familiar with the duties expected of him. Early in the morning he reports for duty, and from then on until the close of day he carefully leads and cares for the sightless subjects delegated to his charge. It is no unusual sight to see two men or more, arm in arm, being guided by Dick through various parts of the grounds. Sometimes you meet them picking their way through the adjacent streets, Dick always on the alert for their safety.