16 THE DOG AND HIS INJURED FRIEND.

Two dogs belonging to the same owner had become great
friends. Ponto and Dick we shall call them, though I‘am
not quite sure about their names. As Ponto’s lee was
broken, he was kept a close prisoner. His friend Dick,
instead of whining out a few common words of pity, such
as, “ Dear me, I’m so sorry; well, I hope you will soon get

 

better,” and then scampering off to amuse himself with other
dogs in the village, or to run after the cows, or to go out
hunting, came and sat down by his side, showing him every
kindness. Then, after a time Dick started up, as if saying,
“Ponto, I am sure you must be hungry; it must be dull
work for you lying there with nothing to do.” Without