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Much comforted by this assurance , Leonard departed , and afraid to put Bell to the ground lest she should run back to her master , he continued to carry her , and endeavoured to attach her to him by caresses and endearments . The little animal showed her sense of his kindness by licking his hands , but she still remained inconsolable , and ever and anon struggled to get free . Making the best of his way to Wood-street , he entered the hutch , and placing a little straw in one corner for Bell , threw himself on a bench and dropped asleep . At six o'clock he was awakened by the barking of the dog , and opening the door beheld Dallison . The grocer was at the window above , and about to let down a basket of provisions to them . To Leonard 's eager inquiries after Amabel , Mr. Bloundel replied by a melancholy shake of the head , and soon afterwards withdrew . With a sad heart , the apprentice then broke his fast , -- not forgetting at the same time the wants of his little companion , -- and finding he was not required by his master , he proceeded to Doctor Hodges ' residence .