Even as a puppy, he was--"
"The evidence shows otherwise," interrupted Garretse, with a
visible struggle at self-control. "No human, unless he were a
maniac, would have done such a wantonly destructive thing. No
other animal has been here. The dog was seen entering and leaving
this room. And my work of six months is not only destroyed by
him, but many of the very best pieces in my glass-and-porcelain
cabinet."
"But--"
"I consented to stay on at Daylight Park, only on the solemn
assurance of the Governors that no animal should be allowed again
within the Park precincts. I detest animals. Particularly dogs.
And now I see my dislike is not mere prejudice. May I ask what
the owners and--and the harborer--of the cur mean to do about
this outrage? Notice, please, that I am speaking with studied
moderation, in asking this vital question. I--"
"It is my fault,--or rather, it is a mistake,--that Lad is in the
Park," spoke up the Master. "Mr. Harmon is wholly innocent in the
matter. I can testify to that. If there is any fine or other
penalty in connection with my dog's being here, I'm ready to
settle for it.
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