CHAPTER V.
MATILDA JANE.
"Come to me, my little gentleman," said our hostess, lifting Bruno into her lap, "and tell me everything."
"I ca'n't," said Bruno. "There wouldn't be time. Besides, I don't know everything."
The good woman looked a little puzzled, and turned to Sylvie for help. "Does he like riding?" she asked.
"Yes, I think so," Sylvie gently replied. "He's just had a ride on Nero."
"Ah, Nero's a grand dog, isn't he? Were you ever outside a horse, my little man?"
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