"But... we can't just leave him behind! We can't!" exclaims Periwinkle, eyes shining with the threat of imminent tears. "He's so little and lovable and he'll behave and be quiet, won't you Mister Snoofle-woofles?," she hugs the dog tightly to her. The dog lets out a plaintive howl, which might be a reflection of her sadness, or maybe she's just squeezing it too tightly. "Oh, please be quiet? If you can't be quiet they won't let me keep you, don't you see?" The dog lets out a piercing whine that echoes off the tunnel walls and sets teeth on edge.