entered and stood by the bed.

“Sit,” said the patient.

The dog sat and gazed at him with great luminous eyes, a tender expression, a half- smile on his mouth.

Finally the patient said, “What is your name?”

The dog studied him with his great luminous eyes.

His mouth moved just the merest touch and a whisper came forth:

“Jesus,”said the dog.“That is my name. Jesus. What is yours?”

The End