As the dismal "Tu-whit, tu who-oo" sounded through the gloaming, Lloyd glanced over her shoulder with a shudder.
"Ugh!" she exclaimed.

"It looks as if the witch's orchard might be there behind us, with all sorts of snaky, crawlin' things in it.

Come heah, Hero.

Let me put my back against you.

It makes me feel shivery to even think of such a thing!" The dog edged nearer at her call, and she snuggled up against his tawny curls with a feeling of warmth and protection.
"Wish I had a dog like that," said Jamie, fondly stroking the silky ear that was nearest him.