In the windows of the building were also a few flower pots and a parrot that kept alternately dancing on the floor of its cage and hanging on to the ring of the same with its beak.

Also, in the sunshine before the door two pet dogs were sleeping.

Here there lived the lady's bosom friend.

As soon as the bosom friend in question learnt of the newcomer's arrival, she ran down into the hall, and the two ladies kissed and embraced one another.
Then they adjourned to the drawing-room.
"How glad I am to see you!" said the bosom friend.

"When I heard some one arriving I wondered who could possibly be calling so early.