Maxwell, "and I sha'n't be happy without them in heaven. I
don't see how you would get on without Joe, Miss Morris, and I want my
birds, and my snake, and my horse--how can I live without them? They're
almost all my life here."
"If some animals go to heaven and not others, I think that the dog has
the first claim," said Miss Laura. "He's the friend of man--the oldest
and best. Have you ever heard the legend about him and Adam?"
"No," said Mr. Maxwell.
"Well, when Adam was turned out of paradise, all the animals shunned
him, and he sat bitterly weeping with his head between his hands, when
he felt the soft tongue of some creature gently touching him. He took
his hands from his face, and there was a dog that had separated himself
from all the other animals, and was trying to comfort him. He became the
chosen friend and companion of Adam, afterward of all men."
"There is another legend," said Mr. Harry, "about our Saviour and a dog.
Have you ever heard it?"
"We'll tell you that later," said Mr. Maxwell, "when we know what it
is."
Mr. Harry showed his white teeth in an amused smile, and began: "Once
upon a time our Lord was going through a town with his disciples.
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