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 When she had finished reading it to herself, she summoned all her servants and read the story to them.

Yet she was not content with the newspaper account of Pierre's rapid recovery, but telegraphed the surgeon in charge for all particulars. She was rather disappointed to receive a brief telegram which read, "You shall have all particulars to-morrow. In the meantime, patience."

Pierre was rather surprised on the following morning when he was not allowed to follow the surgeon over the hospital, but instead was taken into the office where there was much excitement. The actress's old friend General Gerundo was there, and several of his staff were with him.

He shook Pierre's well paw most cordially and the terrier wagged his appreciation. Then he was placed on the table in