She's ugly, and has an evil odor. Her paws are deformed, she can't stand still an instant, and this dog takes pains to make himself fascinating!
THE LITTLE DOG, (very coquettish and talkative)
It's my lineage, of course. One can hold me in a muff. You've seen my new collar? It's gold ...
TOBY-DOG
And what's that hanging from it?
THE LITTLE DOG
My mother's medal, Sir. I always wear it. I come from the Palais de Glace, where I made quite a hit. Imagine! I wanted to bite a gentleman who was speaking to my mistress. How they laughed!
(She wriggles and chirps.)
TOBY-DOG, (aside)