But still unable to reach the carrot, he threw his head up, withdrew, and pretended not to see her.

And suddenly he felt two long substances round his neck, and something soft against his nose.

He suffered this in silence, laying his ears back.

The softness began puffing on his muzzle.

Pricking his ears again, he puffed back a little harder, with more curiosity, and the softness was withdrawn.