Mr. Pearson smiled.  "Oh, that she is.  We are thinking she will be a winner in the coming show.  Aren't you, Bonnie?"  He rubbed his hand along her flank.

"This is the new maid, Mrs. O'Conner."  Mrs. Pearson introduced Delilah to her husband.

"Well, welcome to the staff, Mrs. O'Conner.  When if ever you need a horse or a carriage, just come right in and find one of us.  We'll see to you just right."  He tipped his hat to her before he spoke.  Bonnie nodded a nose toward Delilah with a sniff as if to say hello as well.

Mr. Pearson laughed.  "I think you have her approval as well."