The little hostess inquired after the health of each one in turn, and how they had enjoyed their outing.

They all had names.

The cats were Hitz, Mitz, Pani, and Miura.

They were introduced to the two pugs, Phryxus and Helle.

Then the little maid fetched a porcelain basin, and with a sponge washed each nose and paw.