The Puppy Had a Note Tied to Her Paw-and Someone Promised to Call at Noon

against her daughter’s hat.

“I wish it were.”

Sophie fell asleep in Lucy’s lap.

They stayed until the clinic lights dimmed automatically. When it was  time to leave, Lucy placed the note inside its clear sleeve beside the puppy.

“You keep it,” she whispered. “I don’t need it.”

She rose before she could change her mind.

Sophie woke as the  door opened.

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