6/53 I think I'll ship him back and get a grown one. What sort of use is-- ?" "He is going to be all those things," eagerly prophesied the Mistress. See how he loves to have me pet him! And, look--he's learned, already, to shake hands; and--" "Fine!" applauded the Master. "So when it comes our turn to be visited by this motor-Raffles, the puppy will shake hands with him, and register love of petting; and the burly marauder will be so touched by Lad's friendliness that he'll not only spare our house but lead an upright life ever after. I--" "Don't send him back!" she pleaded. |