She had implicit faith in this old friend, who had once dandled her on his knees.

They disappeared behind the bungalow and ran toward the animal cages.

He stopped abruptly before one of the cages.
"A leopard, but harmless.

You'll know how to soothe him if he becomes nervous.

Enter." [Illustration: You'll know how to soothe him.] Kathlyn obeyed.
This cage was not a movable one, and had a cavity underneath.