"
"Le's name her Peruny Pearline," was the suggestion of the other
joint owner.
"He ain't going to be name' nothing at all like that," declared
Jimmy; "you all time got to name our dogs the scalawaggest name
they is. He's going to be name' 'Sam Lamb' 'cause he's my
partner."
"She's a girl dog," argued Billy, "an' she can't be name' no
man's name. If she could I'd call her Major."
"I don't care what sort o' dog he is, girl or boy, he's going to
be name' 'Sam Lamb'!" and he fondly stroked the little animal's
soft head.
"Here, Peruny! Here, Perunyl" and Billy tried to snatch her
away.
The boys heard a whistle; the dog heard it, too. Springing from
the little boy's arms Sam Lamb Peruny Pearline ran under the gate
and flew to meet her master, who was looking for her.
CHAPTER XXV
EDUCATION AND ITS PERILS
It was a warm day in early August and the four children were
sitting contentedly in the swing. They met almost every
afternoon now, but were generally kept under strict surveillance
by Miss Minerva.
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