Leprechauns Dont Play Fetch – Debbie Dadey

As long as Eddie threw the muzzle, Diamond raced across the yard and brought it back. If Eddie didn’t throw it, Diamond would drop it at Melody, Liza, or Howie’s feet. “Enough already,” Melody said. “We have more important things to do than play fetch.” “Like what?” Liza asked. “We still have to get our money back,” Melody told her. “Melody is right,” Eddie blurted. “Mr. McDawsgle sold us things we don’t need.

It’s all his fault.” “Wait a second,” Howie said calmly. “It’s not his fault we decided to buy these things. He just suggested them. We could have said no.” “Howie is right,” Liza said. “It’s my own fault that I’m stuck with a fish instead of | a bag full of chocolate.” Eddie flopped back in the grass and sighed.

“There is no way I’m keeping a worthless muzzle,” he said as Diamond dropped the muzzle beside Eddie’s feet again. Eddie was tired of throwing. He was tired of the muzzle. He covered his eyes with his arm and ignored Diamond. Just then, the door to Clover Patch Pet Store swung open. Mr. McDawsgle hur- ried outside. He wore boots, bright green coveralls, and green leather gloves.

Five dogs on leashes pulled him across the lawn. “Those must be the dogs the Humane Society has up as adoption,” Melody said. “Why in the world is Mr. McDawgle wearing gloves to walk them?” Howie asked. “It’s not cold outside.” “Maybe he’s allergic to dogs,” Liza said. “That would make sense,” Howie said. — “Remember how he avoided Diamond?” “And he didn’t get near that little white dog,” Melody said. “I’m sure Mr. McDawegle will be fine as long as he doesn’t actually touch a dog,” Liza said.

Unfortunately, Diamond’s ears perked up as soon as he saw the other dogs. His tail started wagging. Then, before the kids could say, “The luck of the Irish be with you,” Diamond took off running. Leprechaun “Come back here,” Eddie yelled as he chased after Diamond. Liza, Melody, and Howie raced after the dog, too. It was like a St. Patrick’s Day parade with five dogs leading a short man wearing green, a galloping spotted dog, and four frantic kids down the sidewalk. Diamond didn’t stop running until he reached the park.

The kids were panting by the time they finally caught up with Diamond. “Isn’t that sweet?” Liza said. “Mr. McDawegle is playing fetch with the dogs.” “And talking to them,” Howie added.

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Kiss 12: 13. Doomed The Real Beast St. Patrick’s Day Activities cs sae Fifty-Two Pickup “No fair,” Eddie griped. “It’s the first warm day in March and we have to spend the entire weekend baby-sitting Aunt Mathilda’s goofy dog in Sheldon City. We should be back home playing soccer.” “T think it’s perfect,” Howie told Eddie. “We get to stay with my grandmother while your aunt plays cards in the tour- nament. Then your aunt can drive my grandmother back to Bailey City for a St. Patrick’s Day visit.”

Eddie flopped down on the porch of Howie’s grandmother’s house. His friends, Howie, Melody, and Liza, sat in the grass. Eddie’s aunt had just driven them all the way from Bailey City to Sheldon City. “But what about me?” he asked. “What ] am I supposed to do for fun this week- end?” The words were barely out of Eddie’s mouth when Diamond galloped across the yard and licked Eddie on the chin. Eddie pushed the giant dalmatian away. Then he tossed his blue ball cap for Dia- mond to fetch.

Liza dug deep into the pocket of her backpack and pulled out a deck of play- ing cards. “I think a card-playing tourna- ment sounds exciting,” she said. Eddie grabbed the deck of cards from Liza’s hands. “You want excitement?” he asked. “Pll teach you a very exciting game.” Liza grinned.“Now you’re talking,” she said. “Gather ’round,” Eddie told his friends.

“Watch closely or you’ll miss the fun.” Eddie waited until his friends huddled around him. Diamond nosed between Liza and Howie. “What’s the name of your game?” Melody asked.

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