This dog is not ours , and I 'm so sorry . '' The boys ' faces had fallen dismally as their hope was destroyed ; but Ben would not give up . For him there was and could be only one Sancho in the world , and his quick wits suggested an explanation which no one else thought of . `` It may be my dog , -- they color 'em as we used to paint over trick horses . I told you he was a valuable chap , and those that stole him hide him that way , else he 'd be no use , do n't you see ? because we 'd know him . '' `` But the black dog had no tail , '' began Thorny , longing to be convinced , but still doubtful . Ben shivered as if the mere thought hurt him , as he said , in a grim tone , -- `` They might have cut Sanch 's off . '' `` Oh , no ! no ! they must n't , -- they would n't ! How Could any one be so wicked ? '' cried Bab and Betty , horrified at the suggestion . `` You do n't know what such fellows would do to make all safe , so they could use a dog to earn their living for 'em , '' said Ben , with mysterious significance , quite forgetting in his wrath that he had just proposed to get his own living in that way himself . `` He no your dog ? Sorry I not find him for you . Addio , signorina ! Grazia , signor ! Buon giorno , buon giorno ! '' and , kissing his hand , the Italian shouldered organ and monkey , ready to go .
Miss Celia detained him long enough to give him her address , and beg him to let her know if he met poor XXXXX in any of his wanderings ; for such itinerant showmen often cross each other 's paths .
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