And his tail thumped ecstatically against the seat as he cuddled very close to her side.
At home, there was more praise and petting;--this time from both the Mistress and the Master.

And the Master bathed and patched the insignificant bullet-scratch on the collie's foreleg.

Altogether, it was a gala afternoon for the young dog.

And he loved it.
But, next morning, there was quite another phase of life awaiting him.
Like most Great Moments, this exploit of Lad's was not on the free list.

And Trouble set in;--grim and sinister trouble.
Breakfast was over.