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   Gweedo Murray said, about 1 year ago

   That lady could make P.T. Barnum blush.

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   Doctor Toon said, about 1 year ago

   Elly’s melting.

3. 

   Gweedo Murray said, about 1 year ago

   …Like butter on a hot griddle.

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   runar said, about 1 year ago

   So the whole thing about Farley being the runt was just a sales pitch to get rid of him.

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   TumblersBlue said, about 1 year ago

   That woman could sell ice to eskimos!

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   TumblersBlue said, about 1 year ago

   No runar it wasn’t. I think the lady recognised that Elly needed some convincing. You have to remember that in those days Elly was still young and idealistic. She had obviously never knew the joys of having a dog, so rather than extole the virtues of pet ownership, which Elly possibly would’ve rejected, she chose to go down the emotional route.

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   summerdog said, about 1 year ago

   Do what ever works to get the job done, I say.

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   Susan001 said, about 1 year ago

   Thelma–you rock! LOL

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   Macushlalondra said, about 1 year ago

   It shouldn’t have taken so much convincing. That sweet puppy face should have been enough to melt anyone’s heart.

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    Wildmustang1262 said, about 1 year ago

    LOLs! I love Mrs. Baird. What clever Mrs. Baird to convince Elly about the “runt” pup?
    Susan, you are right. Elly got becoming a soft heart! AWWWW how sweet it was? Lovely huh! lols! I like the last panel I laughed. :-D

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    mals said, about 1 year ago

    My Cocker went through 3 homes in 3 weeks before we got her. My husband said NO but my youngest daughter turned on the water works and we got to keep her Lady was our Farley. She lived a long loved life and passed away at 15.

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    Burgundy2 said, about 1 year ago

    I love it!

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    Burgundy2 said, about 1 year ago

    Mals - I liked hearing about your cocker spaniel - glad your hubby gave in! 15 is a remarkable age for a dog to reach. She must have gotten lots of love!

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    Margueritem said, about 1 year ago

    When we went to pick out an English Springer puppy, There was one that came and sat right on my husband’s foot. He was the one. Man I loved that dog! He was my swimming buddy.

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    Burgundy2 said, about 1 year ago

    sounds wonderful Margueritem - what is/was his name?

    I’ve had a bunch of wonderful 4-footed friends. The current members, Taz and JD are lazing at my feet as I type.

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    mcveinot said, about 1 year ago

    ok, this is almost exactly how I remember it, lol!! I read the collections all the time and this was one of my favorites.

17. 

    robertolopez144 said, about 1 year ago

    Aaaahhhh! The old days! And razor sharp wit too boot!!

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    kfaatz925 said, about 1 year ago

    I had a beloved Golden Retriever (Brandy) who was also the runt of the litter. Her personality more than made up for her size, though. :) Glad to see Farley beginning his happy life.

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    Margueritem said, about 1 year ago

    Burgundy2 says:

    sounds wonderful Margueritem - what is/was his name?

    His name was Fred. He lived to age 12. My kakyak is named after him, because he loved the water so much. Right now we have three dogs, all rescues. One is a therapy dog, and he and I visit patients at the local hospital once a week.
    Tell me about your dogs.

20. 

    Susan001 said, about 1 year ago

    These posts are better than chat rooms.

21. 

    SAMROMBAOA said, about 1 year ago

    Everyone knew Elly wouldn’t be able to resist a cute puppy. It’s a done deal.