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"Get out!" shouted Mr Solo s barked the ," said Mr Solo hound on whose neck, as I approached, I could see a

brass collar studded with spikes, while as we closed up, his white teeth

glistened, and I could see right into his great red uan to feel extremely nervous

"Steady, boy This is Grant Now, Grant, make friends"

There was a tremendous chorus of barks here, just as if Nero was out of

patience, and the other four dogs were savage because he was going to be

fed with the new boy before thereat fierce-looking beast's head it ceased barking, and the others

stopped as well

"He won't hurt you now," said Mr Solomon "Come close"

I did not like the task, for I was doubtful of the gardener's knowledge,

but I did go close up, and the great dog began to srowl that sounded like disappointment

that he was not to eat me

"Pat him now," said Mr Solo threw up his head and began

striking at reat pahich I found ave it a friendly shake