Billy was on the floor.
"Do you like dogs ?" "Yes.

Almost as well as boys.

I am going to buy a dog as soon as I can find a good one." Billy swept toward her with a whoop.
"Do you want a boy ?" he shouted.
Katharine Comstock stretched out her arms, and gathered him in.
"Of course, I want a boy!" she rejoiced.
"Maybe you'd like to have me ?" offered Billy.
"Sure I would," triumphed Mrs.Comstock.

"Any one would like to have you.

You are just a real boy, Billy." "Will you take Snap ?" "I'd like to have Snap almost as well as you." "Mother!" breathed Elnora imploringly.