Then he would sit down, and Muskwa would climb half over his lap to reach the syrup.
At his present age Muskwa's affection and confidence were easily won.

A baby black bear is very much like a human baby: he likes milk, he loves sweet things, and he wants to cuddle up close to any living thing that is good to him.

He is the most lovable creature on four legs--round and soft and fluffy, and so funny that he is sure to keep every one about him in good humour.

More than once that day Langdon laughed until the tears came, and especially when Muskwa made determined efforts to climb up his leg to reach the dish of syrup.
As for Muskwa, he had gone syrup mad.

He could not remember that his mother had ever given him anything like it, and Thor had produced nothing better than fish.
Late in the afternoon Langdon untied Muskwa's rope and led him for a stroll down toward the creek.