Snow Baker was a big white cat, proud, complacent, and a great favorite with the Baker family, where he had his home.
His warmest friend and boon companion was Rollo. Rollo was not another cat, but a big black retriever, full of fun and spirits, and always ready for a lark.
This friendship between Snow and Rollo was often remarked upon by the dogs and cats of the neighborhood; for it is seldom that a cat and dog are as good friends as two cats or two dogs. But there was no mistaking the friendship of these two; for they would lie for hours upon the same mat, washing each other and carrying on pleasant conversation.
I have often seen them, when going by, lying upon the piazza together,—a pretty picture,—and a strong contrast was Snow's spotless white against the jet black of Rollo's shaggy coat.
They always shared their breakfast, eating from the same dish; and if either one was late the other would leave him his fair portion. If
