"And Splash is an awful good dog, isn't he?" went on Bunny, as he turned down a side street and let Sue take the reins.
"Yes, he caught Toby just as good as a policeman could," Sue said, as she guided the Shetland pony along the road. "We love you, Splash," she went on, and the dog wagged his tail so hard that he brushed all the dust off Bunny's shoes. Then he tried to "kiss" Sue, but she hid her face down in her arms, for she didn't like the wet tongue of the dog on her face, even if he only did it to show how much he liked her.
"Hi, Bunny! Hi! Give me a ride!" called a voice from the yard at the side of a house as the children passed. "Give me a ride."
"It's Charlie Star!" exclaimed Bunny, looking back. "Shall we give him a ride, Sue?"
"Yes, we promised, and we've room if Splash gets out."
"We've room anyhow," Bunny said, as Sue pulled on the reins and called: "Whoa!"
Toby stopped. Splash must have been tired of riding in the cart, for out he jumped, and Charlie got in.
"Our pony walked away, but Splash caught him," Bunny explained, telling what had happened in front of the store.
"He did!" cried Charlie. "Say, your dog's smart all right."
"An' so's our pony!" added Bunny. "You ought to see him do tricks!"