David Belasco was smiling at the extravagant attentions that are
lavished by the rich upon pet dogs. He spoke of the canine operations
for appendicitis, the canine tooth crownings, the canine wardrobes, and
then he said:
"How servants hate these pampered curs! At a house where I was calling
one cold day the fat and pompous butler entered the drawing-room and
said:
"'Did you ring, madam?'
"'Yes, Harrison, I wish you to take Fido out walking for two hours.'
"Harrison frowned slightly. 'But Fido won't follow me, madam,' he said.
"'Then, Harrison, you must follow Fido.'"