JAN’S DOG, RINK

 Jan has a dog. He is a good strong dog. His name is Rink.

 

Jan has a big cart. It is a milk cart. It is always full of tall, shining milk-cans.

Rink draws the cart. He draws it to the town. Jan drives him.

When they go to the town, Jan sells his good sweet milk. Jan is kind to Rink. He helps him pull the cart when the way is rough. He pats¹ Rink on the head and says, “Good Rink, good Rink. You are a good dog. I will give you a big bone when I get home.”

And Jan always does what he says. He always gives Rink a bone, and a drink of fresh water, when he comes back from the town.

1 pats   

n.轻拍( pat的名词复数 )；轻拍某物发出的声音；小团；小块v.轻拍( pat的第三人称单数 )；拍成，拍至；表扬，称赞（某人/自己）

参考例句：

• He pats Vernon on the back and walks on. 他在弗农的背上拍了一下，走开了。 来自辞典例句
• He pats her kindly on the shoulder. 他和和气气地拍拍她肩膀。 来自辞典例句