"But you did not tell her not to come."
"I believe you are right. I forgot to tell her to stay."
"And she did not hear you tell the corporal to tie her, sir. You told him in your room, and she was outside."
"Then you think she is not to blame for following us?"
"Of course not. She's a military dog, and always obeys orders."
"But how guilty she looked."
"It was not guilt made her look so, sir; it was disappointment."
"Yes, I think you are right, Henry. I'll let her go with us. Let us try an experiment, and see if she understands ordinary conversation. You know some people think dogs do."
"Yes, sir; I know Vic does."
"I'll speak to her without altering my tone of voice. Now watch. 'Here, Vicky, little girl, it's all right; you may go with us.'"