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“That is part of the world you live in,” said Mrs. Gurr. “You see the sunshine, the shadows and the trees.”
“What makes the trees wiggle so?” asked Prince, who was one of Don’s brothers.
“The wind blows them,” said the mother dog. “And when you go outside the kennel, and the wind blows, you must be careful not to get dust in your eyes. For your eyes are open now, you know, and if you don’t take care you’ll get things in them. So watch out when you leave the kennel.”
“Why!” exclaimed Don. “Is there anything outside of our kennel? I thought this was the only place there was.”
“Oh, indeed there are many more places than this,” said Mrs. Gurr, with sort of a barking laugh. “This is only a very small part of the world. You will find it very large when you start out. I hope you do not get lost.”
“What do you mean—lost?” asked Don.
“Going so far away you cannot find your way back to the kennel,” said the mother dog. “When you children are a little older, I shall give you some lessons in how to find your way home when you go away from it.”