But let me give you one word of advice.

Be kind, of course, with them--but keep your distance all the same.

And be careful about losing your temper.

You get more out of them by coaxing--hard as it is, at times.

And, by the way, how would you like to take old 'Sailor' with you ?" "Sailor" was a great Labrador retriever, who, at that moment, turned up his big head, with a devoted sigh, from behind his master's chair.
"Rather," I said.