`` I was so tired I could n't go any further , and I thought the folks up here at the big house would take me in . But the gate was locked , and I was so discouraged , I jest laid down outside and give up . '' `` Poor little soul , I do n't wonder , '' said Mrs. Moss , while the children looked deeply interested at mention of their gate . The boy drew a long breath , and his eyes began to twinkle in spite of his forlorn state as he went on , while the dog pricked up his ears at mention of his name : -- `` While I was restin ' I heard some one come along inside , and I peeked , and saw them little girls playin ' . The vittles looked so nice I could n't help wantin ' 'em ; but I did n't take nothin ' , -- it was Sancho , and he took the cake for me . '' Bab and Betty gave a gasp and stared reproachfully at the poodle , who half closed his eyes with a meek , unconscious look that was very droll . `` And you made him put it back ? '' cried Bab . `` No ; I did it myself . Got over the gate when you was racin ' after Sancho , and then clim ' up on the porch and hid , '' said the boy with a grin . `` And you laughed ? '' asked Bab . `` Yes . '' `` And sneezed ? '' added Betty . `` Yes . '' `` And threw down the roses ? '' cried both . `` Yes ; and you liked 'em , did n't you ? '' `` Course we did !
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