They were too excited.
"A dog," said Mr.Lenox.
"Oh, yes," they cried.
"To guard the caravan at night and when we are away," said Janet.
"Exactly," said Mr.Lenox.

"And what kind of a dog ?" "A dachshund," said Hester.
"Too small," said Mr.Lenox.
"A St.Bernard," said Robert.
"Too mild," said Mr.Lenox.
"A spaniel," said Janet.
"Too gentle," said Mr.Lenox.
"A fox-terrier," said Gregory.
"Not strong enough," said Mr.Lenox.

"I leave it to Mr.Lenox," said Mrs.Avory.
"Very well, then," said Mr.Lenox, "a retriever--a retriever, because it is big and formidable, and also because, when tied up, it will always be on the watch.

We'll buy the _Exchange_ and _Mart_, and look up retrievers.

We can't hire a dog; we must buy outright there.