When I was with Jenkins he thought I was a very stupid dog.

He would have laughed at the idea of any one teaching me anything.

But I was only sullen and obstinate, because I was kicked about so much.

If he had been kind to me, I would have done anything for him.
I loved to wait on Miss Laura and Mrs.Morris and they taught both Billy and me to make ourselves useful about the house.

Mrs.Morris didn't like going up and down the three long staircases, and sometimes we just raced up and down, waiting on her.
How often I have heard her go into the hall and say, "Please send me down a clean duster, Laura.