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If he then happened to meet Trofast or any other of his canine friends, he always made a long halt, for the purpose of scratching him behind the ear.
He's just like a human being, only so much better and more faithful! The rest of the family were also of opinion that Trofast was better than a human being.
Each one seemed, as it were, to get quit of a few of his own sins and infirmities through this admiring worship of the noble animal; and whenever anybody was displeased with himself or others, Trofast received the most confidential communications, and solemn assurances that he was really the only friend upon whom one could rely.
They had just told him by telephone from the office how well Trofast had acquitted himself of his task, and, kneeling down on the hearthrug before Trofast, he thanked him warmly for the great service. This mollified Trofast a good deal. Still kneeling, with Trofast's paw in his hand, the merchant now told his family what had occurred during the night.
When Trofast, after such an escapade, lay quietly in the middle of the lawn, in the warm spring sunshine, and saw the humans trudge wearily past outside, in dust or mud, he would silently and self-complacently wag his tail.
And as the other members of the family learned to appreciate his rare gifts, Trofast gradually advanced in importance, until Dr. Hansen maintained that he was the real master of the house. Certain it is that there came a something into Trofast's whole demeanour which distinctly indicated that he was well aware of the position he occupied.
But in the midst of the irresistible whirl of words there came a pause. Some one looked at his watch and said: 'The steamboat. They all rose; the gentlemen, who had to go to town, rushed off; the whole company was scattered to the four winds, and the problem whether one can call a dog of eight an old dog or not floated away in the air, unsolved. Trofast alone did not stir.
Now we two are quite alone in the wide, wide world; but you will not betray your poor little Thyra you must promise me that, Trofast. And so she would weep on, until her tears trickled down Trofast's black nose. No wonder, therefore, that Trofast comported himself with a certain dignity at home in the house.
But when Waldemar came in, he declared, with a knowing air, that Trofast was affronted. All three now fell upon him with entreaties and excuses and kind words, but Trofast coldly looked from one to the other. It was clear that Waldemar was right. Thyra then ran out for her father, and the merchant came in serious somewhat solemn.
Hansen; but I must get hold of the fellows. They shall have their well-merited punishment. My sense of right is most deeply wounded. 'It is really delightful to have such a faithful animal. 'Yes, isn't it, madam? We men must confess to our shame that in many respects we are far behind the dumb animals. 'Yes, Trofast is really a pearl, sir. He is, beyond comparison, the prettiest dog in all
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