"What is it, a big dog?"
"No, though it's big enough."
"Queer place to keep a pet," remarked Ford. "How can you get him in there?"
"Why, he's in there already."
"What! Now?"
"Certainly."
"I don't hear anything."
Page was on the broad grin, and Ford crossed the room out of curiosity. He struck his hand smartly on the chimney, whereat Page exclaimed:
"I wouldn't do that, you might frighten him."
"But what in the mischief have you got there?"