30 OUR DICK. 



abbreviated rudder of a tail wagged in a 

 doubtful way, as if he feared ejectment. 



It was noticed also that Dick began to 

 put in an appearance in the dining-room 

 with the soup, and as he was an early 

 riser and liked a hot breakfast, he was 

 on hand at that meal also. At first we 

 thought this sort of thing would never 

 do. We might perhaps allow a well- 

 bred cat under our mahogany, but as 

 for having a dog in the dining-room 

 that was quite out of the question. But 

 persistency wins with dogs as with men. 

 Dick was not to be put off, or put out. 

 The garrison finally capitulated the 

 terms exacted by the attacking force be- 

 ing a seat at the table. 



Thus it came about that we have sat 

 three at table since the time I speak of, 

 except on occasions of ceremony, or when 



