When he came to Mr. Brown's store, there were some men standing on the steps.
"Well, Rover," said one of the men, "what did you come for to-day?"
Rover looked at the man, but walked right on, pushed the screen door open and went into the store.
"Good morning, Rover," said Mr. Brown. "What can I do for you?"
Rover put the basket on the floor and then looked up. Mr. Brown took out the white cloth and found the note Mrs. Hill had put there.
"Two pounds of beefsteak. Very well," said he.
He weighed a piece and wrapped it with paper and put it in the basket. Out of the purse he took a bill and put some change back.
Then he covered them with the white cloth and put a brown wrapping paper on top, to keep out the dust.
"You can take this home now, and mind you don't lose it," said he, as he held the door open.