There was a laugh at this.
"If you love Ruth you mustn't put Slider in her carriage any more," cautioned Janet, as she lifted the pet alligator out from among the blankets. "Little babies don't like alligators."
"All wite. I like 'em," said Trouble, and then he ran back across the street.
"We'll be going now," said Teddy to Mrs. Johnson. "We're sorry William made trouble."
"Oh, he didn't mean to," said Ruth's mother. "He's a dear little fellow. I must come over and see your pets. Ruth loves a pussy or a dog, but she doesn't know much about alligators."
"We have a monkey, too," said Janet.
"And a parrot named Mr. Nip," added her brother.
"And white rats and mice! They're real cute!" exclaimed Janet.
"I don't believe I would like the mice!" said Mrs. Johnson.
"But ours are white," Janet explained. "That makes a big difference. They're as nice as rabbits!"