"It says that the collar was presented to him by Lord and Lady Bentford, in grateful recognition of his splendid service in saving their only child from drowning," explained Mrs. Wilkins.
"Brave Stranger!" exclaimed little Dick. "Mother, don't you feel proud of him?"
"Yes, dear," was the prompt answer; "but I'm prouder still of you."
"Of me!" breathed the boy. "Why, mother, I've done nothing, though I did try all I could to earn some coppers that morning by putting on folks' skates!"
"You cheered and heartened me, Dick," sobbed the woman, "when, but for your faith in God's mercy, I should have sunk beneath my load."
"God sent that dog to our door," said Dick. "I always felt certain of that! He meant him to bring us good fortune; and sure enough he has!"
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