'They do not love strangers.

I was once a stranger here, and I know what I say.' Then fancying she heard her husband, 'That is a strange animal you have,' she said, in a louder voice.
'Yes,' answered Curdie.

'She is no beauty, but she is very good, and we love each other.

Don't we, Lina ?' Lina looked up and whined.

Curdie threw her the half of his loaf, which she ate, while her master and the baker's wife talked a little.
Then the baker's wife gave them some water, and Curdie having paid for his loaf, he and Lina went up the street together..