15/18 See it ?" He made an offer as if to prick the dog's nose, after drawing out a long, sharp thorn, making the beast yelp; but as soon as it was out it gave the place a lick, and then barked loudly and danced about the old man, both dogs following him readily now as he went off grinning to the stable. "Then we are to be comfortable about father ?" "I suppose so, my dear," said Mrs Braydon. "Janet, my love, see to the tea." "Everything is ready, mother dear," said the girl affectionately; "and really I don't think we need fidget. |