The veteran seemed puzzled by the mark of affection which Harry extended to him.

The old dog gazed at the new-comer, and then went and put his head between his knees.

"I have heard of you often.

How did you know my name ?" "They say I forget most things," says the old man, with a smile; "but I ain't so bad as that quite.

Only this mornin', when you went out, my darter says, 'Father, do you know why you have a black coat on ?' 'In course I know why I have a black coat,' says I.'My lord is dead.