We mustn't think of it as a
dog; it's a barzoi; that isn't too much for a barzoi, is it?"
"Not for a barzoi, or a yacht either; I guess you will have to have one
or the other."
"The Seabright man says he has a girl dog by Marksman out of Katrina
that is the very picture of Alexis, only not so large, and he will sell
both to the same person for $200; they are such good friends."
"Break away, daughter, do you want a steam launch with your yacht?"
"But just think, Dad, only $75 for this one. You save $50, don't you
see?"
"Dimly, I must confess, as through a glass darkly. But, dear, I may
come to see it through your eyes and in the light of this altruistic dog
fancier. I'm such a soft one that it's a wonder I'm ever trusted with
money."
The natural thing occurred once more; the fool and his money parted
company, and two of the most beautiful dogs came to live on our lawn. To
live on our lawn, did I say? Not much! Such wonderful creatures must
have a house and grounds of their own to retire to when they were weary
of using ours, or when our presence bored them.
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