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It was later in the day that Annette came flying in. "This dog, Lucie," she cried, "this dog of Victor's, where is he? I wish much to see him. Unlucky me not to be allowed to have him! Victor has told me, the good Victor, how clever is this little dog, that he will stand upon his hind legs when one bids him dance to a whistling, and that he will also sing to an accompaniment. Is it so, or is this just nonsense? He is very ready for a joke, this Victor."
"Yes, he does those things," Lucie assured her.