Billy was such a gentle, lovable, little dog, that he was a favorite with every one in the house.

"I suppose we ought to do it," said Miss Laura, at last; "but how can we give him up ?" There was a good deal of discussion, but the end of it was that Billy was given to the Italian.

He came up to get him, and was very grateful, and made a great many bows, holding his hat in his hand.

Billy took to him at once, and the Italian spoke so kindly to him, that we knew he would have a good master.

Mr.Morris got quite a large sum of money for him, and when he handed it to him, the poor man was so pleased that he kissed his hand, and promised to send frequent word as to Billy's progress and welfare.
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