The Return of the Charlie Monsters. John R. Erickson
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Название: The Return of the Charlie Monsters
Автор: John R. Erickson
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Учебная литература
Серия: Hank the Cowdog
isbn: 9781591887638
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“Sorry, but I’m confused.”
“Here’s all you need to know.” I tapped myself on the head. “I’ve got it all right here. Just follow my lead. Any questions?”
“How come we’re doing all this stuff?”
I lifted my head to a proud angle and looked him straight in the eyes. “We’re doing it because he’s a cat and we’re dogs. It’s our doggie as dudes to keep the cats humble. You’re rolling your eyes again.”
“I didn’t understand what you just said.”
“It’s our duty as dogs to keep the cats humble. That’s what this life is all about.”
“I’ll be derned.”
“Are we ready? Break!”
We broke the huddle and returned to Sally May’s rotten little cat, the same one who thought he was smart enough to trick the entire Security Division. Ha. Little did he know. This time, we had the little sneak exactly where he wanted us.
I marched over to him. “Okay, Pete, the Ranch Council wants an explanation of that last remark you made.”
“Oh really. Which one was that?”
“Your suggestion that I might be too old or lazy to chase turkeys.”
“Oh, that one!”
“Did you say that in hopes of provoking me into chasing the turkeys? In other words, was this another of your slimy tricks? And don’t forget that you’re under oath.”
“Well, just darn the luck. How can I lie, cheat, and steal if I’m under oath?”
“You can’t.”
“So…you’re saying that I have to tell the truth?”
“That’s correct, and the Council is waiting to hear your answer.”
He rolled over on his belly and began clawing the grass. “Well, Hankie, you’ve got me backed into a corner, and if I must tell the truth, here it is.” He widened his eyes and spoke in a creepy tone of voice. “Of course I was hoping to trick you into chasing the turkeys. What else would you expect a cat to do?”
Drover and I exchanged glances. “The Council will take a two minute recess. Don’t leave, Kitty.” I jerked my head at Drover and we went back to Chambers for a conference.
You’re probably aching to know what we said in Chambers. Sorry, but these conferences are highly classified and nobody gets into the room without going through Security. If you don’t flash the right badge, you don’t get in, period. Sorry.
Oh, what the heck, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to let you in, but you have to promise not to blab this around, okay?
Here we go.
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