“The reason I have an enquiring expression on my face is because I am ever on the outlook to anticipate my master’s will and do his slightest bidding.
“As for the hump on the top of my head, that is a mark given by the Creator only to dogs that have intellect. Pray that yours may grow!”
That is all he said, but it was enough for one day and has furnished me food for thought ever since.
JUST AS SHE PLEASED.
“Now, children, I am tired of you; I am going down stairs for the rest of the morning,” and Polly started to leave the nursery.
“Put your dolls away before you go,” said Nurse, “I don’t want them left in the middle of the floor.”
“I won’t. I did not put them there.” Polly tossed her head and ran quickly out of the room.
Nurse had baby in her lap and could not run after her.
The little girl went to the kitchen, but cook was cross and said she would not have Polly bothering her.