The Dog of Flanders-Winter’s Hardship

Send us Fan Mail Winter has arrived in Flanders, bringing deep snow, bitter cold, and difficult days for Nello and his faithful companion, Patrasche. In this episode of The Dog of Flanders by Ouida, Nello continues his daily milk deliveries while Patrasche, now growing old, struggles with the cold and the physical demands of their work. Their customers are fewer, their earnings are declining, and the little coins in Nello’s pocket are becoming fewer as well. Through these hardships, the quiet...