"It's all right," said Racky.  "I'll forgive you.  I'm glad they have found me.  Or, rather, I am glad I came where the children were.  I couldn't stand it to be out in the storm any longer.  I was catching cold, and getting a pain in my legs and back.  It wasn't your fault, Thump.  I saw the children come in here, though, at first, I didn't believe they were the ones I knew.  And I wasn't sure it was you, Thump.  But I am tired of running away and having adventures.  I have had enough.  I am ready to go back to Happy Home!"