I thought I never should get home ; for I was such a fright , I actually did n't know myself . But , thinks I , my doggy will know me ; and then I shall be sure I 'm I , and not some boldfaced creature in short skirts . But , oh , ma'am ! doggy do n't know me ; and I ai n't myself , and I do n't know what to do . '' `` He 's a foolish little beast ; so do n't mind him , but have a cup of tea , and go to bed . You can make your gown decent to-morrow ; and , if I see the tricksy peddler , I 'll give him a scolding . '' This seemed to comfort the old woman ; though doggy still barked . `` My next neighbor has a dog who never behaves in this way , '' she said , as she put her teapot on the coals . `` He 's a remarkable beast ; and you 'd better stop to see him as you pass , ma'am . He 's always up to some funny prank or other . '' I said I would ; and , as I went by the next house , I took a look in at the window . The closet was empty , I observed ; but the dog sat smoking a pipe , looking as grave as a judge . `` Where is your mistress ? '' asked I. `` Gone for some tripe , '' answered the dog , politely taking the pipe out of his mouth , and adding , `` I hope the smoke does n't annoy you . '' `` I do n't approve of smoking , '' said I. `` Sorry to hear it , '' said the dog , coolly . I was going to lecture him on this bad habit ; but I saw his mistress coming with a dish in her hand , and , fearing she might think me rude to peep in at her windows , I walked on , wondering what we were coming to when even four-legged puppies smoked . At the door of the next little house , I saw a market-wagon loaded with vegetables , and a smart young pig just driving it away . I had heard of this interesting family , and took a look as I passed by . A second tidy pig sat blowing the fire ; and a third was eating roast-beef , as if he had just come in from his work . The fourth , I was grieved to see , looked very sulky ; for it was evident he had been naughty , and so lost his dinner .
The little pig was at the XXXXX , crying to get in ; and it was sweet to see how kindly the others let him in , wiped his tears , tied on his bib , and brought him his bread and milk .
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