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errand. As there was no one to go with her but 

 Barry, she took him along. He trotted a Httle in 

 front of her, his tail waving cheerfully. 



In a dark and lonely place they met a lounger. 

 •Barry stopped with a low, deep growl. He waited 

 until his mistress caught up with him. He walked 

 along close at her side being careful to keep between 

 her and the man until they had passed him. 



Then Barry dropped back. He turned his head 

 and looked at the man with a low growl that seemed 

 to say " Remember, I am here," and trotted on 

 behind his mistress. He knew he was her protector 

 and was proud of it. 



Barry was polite to everybody and expected in 

 return to be treated with respect. He would not 

 forgive an insult. Once the grocer's boy came to 

 the house with some groceries. Barry knew him 

 well and was always friendly. 



This day the boy was impatient or out of. humor: 

 Barry was in his way and the boy gave him a little 

 kick. It was not a hard kick but Barry's dignity 

 was terribly hurt. His eyes flashed. He sprang up 

 with a deep growl. He would have jumped upon 

 the boy if one of the family had not been there to 

 stop him. 



