224 A new Friend found,

 

Wolf, but also from some of Wolf’s
friends and relations.

But, as it was, Wolf was very sel-
dom away from his side, and when
any of his kindred came near them,
and showed the least disposition to
be impudent, the good dog would
say plainly enough in his way—

‘Touch my little master, if you
dare.’

It is only just and fair, however,
to tell you that this noble Wolf had
rather a fit of jealousy about that
cat.

The little kitten he had not
minded at all, looking on it only as
a baby, perhaps; and though at first

he treated it with some contempt,