Chapter 31: Unexpected Guest

Jacques watched the two dogs eating from their bowls. She figured why the two bowls were kept apart. These two are extremely hungry dogs and liked to steal the other's food resulting in fights.

From the bowls, she learned the names of the dogs. The bigger one was called Duke and the younger one was Earl.

"Earl, no!" She stopped the dog from getting close to Duke's bowl for the ninth time. The younger one was naughtier and more fearless than Duke.

Although these two acted like goofy buffoons, she could see they are extremely intelligent and very friendly. She was ashamed of getting scared of them the first time around.

Earl was with her the whole time and then brought her to the kitchen when he got hungry. He knew where the food was kept and in his own way asked Jacques to let Duke in.

It was amazing how that dog could convey what he wanted in a way she understands.

She wondered how the other dogs would be fed and opened the door to have a look. She met eyes with a big guy holding a bi