Call him, Christine, if you wish his company." "Come Hero, come on," called Lloyd.

"It's all right." The Major waved his hand toward her, saying, "Go, Hero.

Guard her well and bring her back safely.

The dear little Christine!" The name was uttered almost in a whisper.
With a quick, short bark, Hero started after the Little Colonel, staying so closely by her side that they entered the train together before the guard could protest.

If he could have resisted the appealing look in the Little Colonel's eyes as she threw an arm protectingly around Hero's neck, he could not find it in his heart to refuse the silver that Papa Jack slipped into his hand; so for once the two comrades travelled side by side.