"Oh, yes," they cried.

"To guard the caravan at night and when we are away," said Janet.

"Exactly," said Mr. Lenox. "And what kind of a dog? "

"A dachshund," said Hester.

"Too small," said Mr. Lenox.

"A St. Bernard," said Robert.

"Too mild," said Mr. Lenox.

"A spaniel," said Janet.

"Too gentle," said Mr. Lenox.

"A fox-terrier," said Gregory.

"Not strong enough," said Mr. Lenox. "I leave it to Mr. Lenox," said Mrs.
Avory.

"Very well, then," said Mr. Lenox, "a retriever--a retriever, because it is
big and formidable, and also because, when tied up, it will always be on
the watch. We'll buy the _Exchange_ and _Mart_, and look up retrievers. We
can't hire a dog; we must buy outright there. Now, then, Bobbie, item
four?"