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would I ever be able to get so much dog for so 

 little money? The transaction was immediately 

 concluded, and I stepped briskly off with my prize 

 in tow. Arrived at home, I gave her a hearty 

 dinner. 



It did my soul good to see her eat. It did her 

 good also. Her whole appearance changed ; she had 

 some style now. She pricked up her ears, lifted 

 her tail from between her legs, and wagged it rap- 

 idly to and fro. Then I gave her a bath, and when 

 she was clean, she looked the lady that she 

 really was. She was black and white on back and 

 sides, with spots of tan on cheeks and ears and 

 both forelegs a very respectable-appearing fox- 

 terrier. 



For a day or two Bruno, when out of his cage, 

 would have nothing to do with the dog. Every 

 time Foxy came near him, he ran to Comrade for 

 protection. Foxy had no fear whatever of the 

 bear; in fact, the day after her arrival she drove 

 him away from his dinner and ate it herself. Little 

 by little Bruno overcame his fear, and by the end 

 of the week they were firm friends. Foxy was glad 

 to spend a few hours each day in the cage with her 

 new companion, and when not in the cage she was 

 usually within sight. It was a fine arrangement, 

 and from now on Bruno was a happy and con- 

 tented bear. 



