And, eagerly, Lad gave chase.
But, at the very edge of the bush-rampart, the Master's call brought the collie back, to heel, exceeding glum and reluctant.

Reproachfully, Lad gazed up at the man who had spoiled his morning of enthralling sport.

Halfheartedly, Lad listened to the Master's rebuke, as he followed back to camp.

His day had begun so delightfully! And, as usual, a human had interrupted the fun, at the most exciting time; and for no apparent reason.

Humans were like that.
Barring one other incident, Lad's two weeks at camp were uneventful,--until the very last day.