Eventually the setter began coming into the yard when Mark was working in the garden. His approaches were always tentative, as if he had often been repulsed; his amber eyes would search Mark’s deeply as he waited for a friendly pat. Then as if his joy couldn’t be contained , he would race in mad circles until Mark coaxed him into quietness.
Little by little the bond strengthened between the old man and the dog. Their friendship grew inevitably into love. Ricky’s amber eyes lighted up , whe
Mark Tyler was grateful for the shelter of his nephew’s home, and he tried to show his gratitude. He liked to be outdoors, and so he kept the flower beds in meticulous order ,even though kneeling was difficult and getting up was even more so. And when Lucy ,his nephew’s wife came back home at late from her clubs or charity committee meetings ,Mark would have set the table and dinner half going. At such times Lucy would rush in breathlessly and say , "Uncle Mark ,you are a darling !" All eveni
