She says I have eyes like a lobster's, and sometimes She says
"his beautiful seal's eyes, his frog-like eyes of gold."
THE LITTLE DOG
Who's She?
TOBY-DOG, (_simple_)
She.
THE LITTLE DOG
I don't understand all you say, but I find you so _very_ sympathetic!
What are you doing this evening?
TOBY-DOG
Why ... I dine.
THE LITTLE DOG
Naturally! I wanted to know whether they receive here this evening, or
do _you_ go out?
TOBY-DOG
No, I've been out already.
THE LITTLE DOG
Driving?
TOBY-DOG
Walking--of course.
THE LITTLE DOG
Why, of course? I hardly stir except in a carriage. Show me the
underside of your paws. Horrors! One would say 'twas the stone they
sharpen knives on! Look at mine. Satin on top, velvet underneath.
TOBY-DOG
I'd like to see you in the country, on the cobble-stones.
THE LITTLE DOG
I've been there, Sir. I was in the country last summer and there weren't
any cobble-stones.
TOBY-DOG
Then it wasn't the country. You don't know what country means.
THE LITTLE DOG, (_vexed_)
Indeed I do, Sir! It's fine sand, and velvety lawns that are swept every
morning; it's a reclining chair on the grass, great, fresh cushions of
cretonne, foamy milk, naps in the shade, and charming little red apples
to play with.
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