The Phantom Tollbooth1970

Tock:
You must forgive me, but you see, it's traditional for watch dogs to be ferocious.

Milo:
I thought you were just great, but are you sure it's all right to leave those Lethargians back there alone?

Tock:
Oh, I don't just watch Lethargians. I watch boys too. And right now, I'd say you needed a watch dog. And anyway, I just love automobile rides!

Milo:
Very pleased to have you along. My name is Milo.

Tock:
Milo? That's a strange name for a boy. My name is Tock.

Milo:
Isn't that kind of a strange name for a dog?

Tock:
Oh, no. How many names can you give a watch dog? Actually, my name is Tick Tock, but my friends call me Tock.

Milo:
May I call you Tock? It's about time I had a friend.

Tock:
It's about time? But time is your friend!