“Hello,” said Dan; “you remember me, do you?”
For answer the dog placed his front paws on Dan’s knee and looked inquiringly up into his face.
“I believe he knows you rescued him,” said Bob.
“Of course he does,” said Dan. “You’ve got sense, haven’t you, Towser?”
The terrier sneezed and wagged his tail frantically, pawing at Dan’s knee.
“Hello; catching cold, are you?” Dan picked him up and snuggled him in his arms. “That won’t do. Mustn’t catch cold, you know.” The dog licked Dan’s face and wriggled ecstatically.
“He seems to like you,” said Tom. “Dogs are funny creatures.”
“He’s a nice little dog,” said Dan as he dropped him gently to the ground again. “I wouldn’t mind having him.”
“Wonder if he really is a stray?” said Nelson.