Nothing more was seen of Henry that evening.

The woman said he probably had gone into the woods to sleep or to forage for food.
"Where did you get the beast ?" questioned Emma.
"When he war a cub.

I shot his mother and brought the cub home, and he's one of the family.

I kin make him mind just like a dog, and sick him on like a dog.

I'll call him in and show ye." "No, no," protested Emma and Nora in chorus.
"I shall dream of bears all night, but don't you dare let him out while I am here," begged Emma.
"Henry's my watchdog.