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of trouble!
    Fetch Man greets the Evil Human with a cheery voice, like he’s happy to see him. He invites him right in, completely unfazed by my growls. “Be forewarned!”I bark at the intruder. “Don’t take one step toward that short human over by the couch!”
    The Evil Human breezes right by, as if he’s not even the least bit intimidated. He strolls into the Lounging Place, straight toward Hattie. Fetch Man and I follow. He’s gritting his teeth. I’m baring mine. I’m ready to nip at some heels if it comes to that.
    At the Flashing Screen wall, the Evil Human stops. He stares at it for a second, even though it’s black and not flashing. He squats down and opens his bag. He takes out snaky wires and . . . scary tools!
    I knew there’d be trouble! “Stop right there, buddy!” I bark, flinging myself at his leg. “There’ll be none of those loud noises while I’m around.”
    Fetch Man crosses his arms. “Hattie,” he snaps as she rushes over, right into the path of danger. Hey, Fetch Man is sabotaging my plan!
    Or is he? “Get out of the way, Hattie! I’ve got this,” I bark, thrusting out my chest. “This is no place for a short human.”
    Just then, a hand reaches down and rubs my head. “Fella,” says a strange but friendly voice.
    The Evil Human! What is he trying to do? Throw me off my game?
    â€œFenn-waay! Fenn-waay!” Hattie says, backing away and clapping. She clearly wants to play.
    â€œNot now, Hattie,” I bark. “Can’t you see how busy I am?”
    She claps louder. “FEN-way,” Hattie says. This time, she sounds annoyed.
    What’s going on? This is not part of the plan. “Hattie, I’m trying to protect you from this Evil Human who has invaded our home,” I bark, and—whoa!
    The menace revs up the roaring tool!
    I lunge toward his arm, stopping a safe distance from the earsplitting sound. “Put that thing down before somebody gets hurt!”
    Hattie’s hands close around my torso. “FEN-way!” she cries.
    â€œCut it out, Hattie,” I bark as she lifts me up and away from the Evil Human. “I’m supposed to be the one saving you!”
    And that’s not the only problem. Hattie smells different. Frustrated. She mutters something to Fetch Man over her shoulder. She carries me out of the Lounging Place. Why isn’t she happy that her loyal dog is trying to protect her?
    She keeps on walking to the sliding door. When she opens it, I finally realize what’s going on. We’re going outside to the Dog Park!
    She sets me down on the porch and gazes into my eyes. She points her finger at me. “Fenway,” she says,her voice serious. There is something important she wants me to know. Probably that she’s completely devoted to me and nothing will ever come between us.
    And it hits me—my plan worked! We’re going to play, same as always. Hooray! Hooray! My Hattie’s back!
    But then, a terrible thing happens. She opens the door and goes back inside. Without me.

Later, Food Lady’s in the Eating Place with the promising sounds of running water, noisy pots, and scraping spoons. Delicious smells are drifting through the house. It’s all I can do to slurp the drool from my muzzle.
    Hattie and Fetch Man charge in and gather around the table. I’m parked in the safe hallway, looking through the door. And I see a wonderful sight—Food Lady’s pouring tasty food into my dish! As it’s rattling in, I jump up and run in circles. Yippee! It’s supper time.
    Food Lady sets my dish on the Wicked Floor. She takes her seat next to Hattie and Fetch Man. My tummy is rumbling. I smack my chops. I can hardly wait!
    Hattie glances at Food Lady, then back at me. “Fenn-waay,” she calls in a hopeful voice.
    I know the routine by now. I cock my head and put on my most pathetic face. I