April 19. “Button, I am dog tired today.”

“Then go to sleep right now.”

“Is that an order?”

“Of-course it is.”

“I am but have you noticed how Shabby, Sin and Slim have begun to expect us every day? Shabby even plonks himself where my daughter reverses the vehicle.”

“Even Sin recognizes the car and follows it.”

“I’ll give you one small bit of news that made my heart leap today.”

“I’m all ears.”

“Over 112 tiger cubs have been spotted in national parks all over the country. As you know, the big cat is an endangered species and now this bit of news! I can’t tell you how happy I am.”

“Go to bed. Maybe you’ll dream of tiger cubs.”

“Goodnight.”