Two dogs: a wretched mongrel and an arrogant prize bulldog, become neighbors. The sudden death of their masters brings both to terms with a very bleak future ahead. However, constant hardship had prepared the mongrel well for such a situation, while the other considers the future with fear.
Genre: FICTION / Literary
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“That is not possible. It is not possible to bark in more than dog language,” Lucky disagreed.
“In that case, you ignorant fool, just listen to me bark,” Bonzo told him. And rearing back, he let out a deep throaty bark which quite startled Lucky.
“Now let me hear you do it that way. I am sure you cannot,” Bonzo challenged. Lucky indeed tried but all he could manage was a loud high-pitched yelp. Bonzo laughed at the unsuccessful effort.
“See what I mean? That is the barking of a destitute dog. It is the bark of a dog that is without education. It is the bark of a common dog. Tell me did you go to school at all?” Bonzo taunted.
“Not much schooling, I am afraid. I didn`t have that much advantage,” Lucky sounded defeated. Bonzo laughed at him.
“I will be with you in a moment,” Bonzo trotted away into the house and returned with a large bag. He placed the bag on the ground, unzipped it, and took out some very impressive-looking certificates.
“Look at this. It is a certificate in Obedience, Ph.D.; and this one, it is the certificate in Toilet Training, Ph.D.; and this one is a certificate in Passive Aggression, Ph.D.; and this one, a certificate in Vocal Assertion, Ph.D.”
“Hold it there, a minute. What the deuce is Vocal Assertion?” Lucky would not permit himself to be hoodwinked.
“You are certainly an unschooled person. Ignorant dogs like you would call that barking,” Bonzo arrogantly explained.
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