I am sure that he will allow me to lead him wherever I please.

I have tried him, and I find that he is a great deal gentler than most children." She exclaimed, in horror: "You must not think of it! He might spring upon you and tear you to pieces!" "Oh, he will not do that," I answered.

"He is not that sort of a bear--and, besides, he is securely muzzled.

I muzzled him myself, and he did not mind it in the least.

Oh, you need not be afraid of the bear; he has had his breakfast and he is in perfect good-humor with the world.