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 After this experience he did not venture out again for two days; but by that time he had forgotten his severe lesson, and came forth again. This time he went straight for the woodshed door, and out on the lawn, where the grass was fresh and green. How cool it was, and what fun it was to play upon it. Here it was upon the lawn that Master Frisky and I first saw him. Frisky went up to him, and gave him a good dog kiss, and was very good to Tony; for he had never seen so small a dog, and he thought him very cute. Then Tony remembered about Thomas, and he told Master Frisky about the cat with needles in his paws; and Frisky said that he had better not touch him when he was around. Frisky stayed and played with Tony while I went to the post-office, and when I came back they were still rolling on the grass.

"Don't go away," said Tony with a funny little whine; "you are all the friend that I have in the world."

"But I must," said Frisky; "don't you see my master is a long way down the street, and I ought to be right by his side? I will come and see you again to-morrow." So he gave Tony another good dog kiss, and galloped after me.

Faithful to his promise, Master Frisky went to see Tony the next morning; and although it was early, he found Tony waiting for him at the corner of the house. At the sight of