December 1. “Rani had an accident this morning.

You remember me telling you about the big growth she has on her neck? Well, that split wide open after she scratched it and there was blood all over the living room floor.”

“But the growth must have shrunk!”

“It had but filled up again. There was a clear fluid inside it the last time but this time round, there was blood. The doctor who cares for her is going to operate on her on Saturday.”

“Hope she recovers soon. She must have been in agony today.”

“On the contrary, she barked every time the door bell rang and was her usual self.”

“Atta girl.”