The Mountain Girl by Emma Payne Erskine Chapter 14 Page 20

“I know how you feel,” said Betty.

The bishop’s little daughter had assumed the proprietorship of the doctor. She even preferred his companionship to that of her puppy. She clung to his hand as he walked away, pulling and swinging upon his arm to coax him back. He took her in his arms and carried her out upon the walk, the small dog barking and snapping at his heels, as David threatened to bear his tyrannical young mistress away to the station.

“Doggie wants you to leave me here,” she cried, pounding him vigorously with her two little fists.

He brought her back and placed her on the broad, flat top of the high gate-post. “Very well, doggie may have you. I will leave you here.”

“Doggie wants you to stay, too.”