She went down on her knees and hugged him; and he submitted to the embrace, with his great, loving eyes fixed on hers approvingly.

When the big bell in one of the towers rang for breakfast the dog followed her into the little room behind the library and flung himself down at her side, as if he belonged to her.
While she was eating her breakfast Mrs.Dexter looked in, inquired how Celia had slept, cast an examining eye over the bountifully furnished table, with its gleaming silver and dainty china, and asked if Celia had everything she needed.
"Oh, yes," said Celia, with a laugh.

"I have never seen such a breakfast in my life; there are so many things that I don't know which to choose." Mrs.Dexter smiled, with an air of satisfaction.

"I see you have got Roddy," she said.
At the sound of his name the big dog rose and went to the housekeeper, then returned to Celia.
"Yes; isn't he a beautiful dog ?" said Celia.

"We made friends outside.