Intermission 9 Page 8

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“I look forward to showing you how useful I can be.”

“To begin with, my information network should allow me to find new opportunities for you, beyond what Paws was able to recommend.”

“Well, that should be helpful.”

“Actually… where IS Paws?”

“Who?”

“He was walking with us just a minute ago…”

“Hmm. I’m sure he had pressing business elsewhere.”

“As do we, here and now!”

“Now that I’m going to serve under you, Ricki, it would be best to apprise my last worg of that fact without delay.”

“They are highly intelligent and strongly pack-oriented animals. Any perceived inconsistency in the social order can cause… problems down the line.”

“Ugh. Another dog.”

“Well, I guess I got used to Daisy…”

“What do I do?”

“Simply place your hand confidently on his head.”