Lesser Dog

An irregularity of motion resembling that of Sirius has been detected with regard to Procyon, the lesser dog-star.

A lesser dog would then and there have given up the struggle, or else would have thrashed about futilely until he drowned.

A lesser dog would have howled or would have struggled crazily to break away.

A lesser dog would have yapped bafflement, fruitlessly scratched upwards from hind legs.

He knew the dog would try to bring help; as has many another and lesser dog in times of need.