human
Don't bothah him, Howl, said Lloyd.
gpt
Don't you see that he doesn't like it?
human
But he makes such a nice, soft pillow,
gpt
He might snap at you if you tease him too much. I nevah saw him do it to any one, but nobody has evah teased him since he belonged to me.
human
Is he your dog?
gpt
Yes, answered Lloyd, proudly.
human
He saved my life one time, and his mastah's anothah. And that medal on his collah was one that was given by France to his mastah fo' bravery, and the Majah gave it to him because he said that Hero had twice earned the right to wear it.
gpt
Tell about it, demanded Howl, scenting a story.
human
How did he-- His question was stopped in the middle by Hero, who, determined to be no longer used as a pillow, stood up and gave himself a mighty shake. Walking over to the sofa piled with cushions, he took one in his mouth, and carrying it back to Howl dropped it at his feet as if to say,
gpt
There! Use that! I am no sofa pillow.
human
Oh! Oh! cried the Little Colonel.
gpt
Did you evah see anything so sma'ht as that in all yo' life? It's the brightest thing I evah saw a dog do. He thought it all out, just like a person. I wish Papa Jack could have seen him do it. I'm goin' to treat you to something nice fo' that, Hero. Wait till I run back up-stairs and get my purse.