That affection was returned by local residents who lined the route of his funeral cortege as it made its way through Hawick.

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First, Rose was smitten with the Doctor, and after a while, it seemed that he returned her affection, particularly when she was cruelly pulled into another universe.

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Mzee quickly came to terms with his new friend and even returned signs of affection.

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