“‘No; they are too mawkish.’
“‘A rabbit?’
“‘That is too indigestible.’
“The attention of the dog seemed to become more and more directed to the conversation.
“‘Some ham?’ the woman added.
“‘No,’ said Mr. Taylor; ‘that would make me too thirsty.’
“‘Some pigeons?’
“The dog here stood up.
“‘No; there is no nourishment in them.’
“‘A fowl?’ said the hostess, on which the dog started hastily out of the room.