"I'm afraid I have very little power over him, Bob,"said Maggie, a good deal moved by Bob's suggestion.It was a totally new idea to her mind that Tom could have his love troubles. poor fellow!–and in love with Lucy too! But it was perhaps a mere fancy of Bob's too officious brain. The present of the dog meant nothing more than cousinship and gratitude. But Bob had already said, "Here's Mr. Tom," and the outer door was opening.