To his surprise, the little dog came right up to him and climbed into his arms. He had a collar but no nametag. "Whose dog are you?" the bear asked, half to the dog and half to himself. "Maybe I should walk around a bit and see if I can find your owner." #76

“Excuse me, good sir,” the bear said to a nearby horsaffe, “is this your dog?” “It’s not,” the horsaffe said, “but it seems very content with you!” As if on cue, the little dog snuggled even closer into the bear’s warm fur. #77

The bear then came across an alligator who was looking all about, as if he was searching for something. “Excuse me,” the bear said, “are you perhaps looking for this dog?” “Er… ummm… yes, perhaps I am,” he said, peering through his little spectacles, and not sounding entirely sure of himself, “I think that is my dog!” The little dog looked at him closely, showing neither fear nor enthusiasm. “Could this really be the dog’s companion?” The bear thought to himself. #78