This occurred to me when she said:-- "I only brought you along for your dog." It was, of course, quite like a Lansdale to do that; but much liker a Peavey to tell it, with that brief poise of the opened eyes upon one's own.
"Don't hold it against Jim," I pleaded.

"It's my fault.

I'm obliged to be most careful about his associates.

I've brought him up on a system." "Indeed?
It would be interesting to know why you object--" she bridled with a challenge almost Miss Caroline in its flippancy.
"Well, for one thing, I have to make sure that he doesn't become worldly.

Lots of good dogs are spoiled that way.