Won't that be funny ?" "Stop!" demanded Lloyd.

"Don't you do that, Howl Sattawhite! I've told you enough times to stop teasing my dog." Howl only giggled in reply and drew the buckle tighter.

There was a quick yelp of pain, and Hero, trying to pull away found himself fast by the foot.
Before Howl could rise from his knees, the Little Colonel had darted across the room, and seizing him by the shoulders, shook him till his teeth chattered.
"There!" she said, giving him a final shake as she pushed him away.

"Don't you evah lay a fingah on that dog again, as long as you live.

If you do you'll be sorry.