News for Dogs (2011)
“Everybody in town was discussing the story about Barkley. Then, to Andi’s astonishment, she began to be contacted by people wanting to buy advertising space. The first was the pet store, which wanted to advertise a line of pooper-scoopers that worked like battery-operated vacuum cleaners. Then an organization called Concerned Citizens for Clean Neighborhoods contacted her about placing a campaign ad for a member of their group who was running for the town council.
But the third call was far less pleasant. It was from Mr. Murdock, who was threatening a lawsuit for invasion of privacy. Andi, who was alone in the house at the time, picked up the receiver and then wished that she had checked caller ID.
“That was libel!” Mr. Murdock exploded. “That lump on the sidewalk was a stone!”
“Our photographer assured us he saw Barkley do it,” Andi said defensively.
“Your photographer is a liar!” Mr. Murdock bellowed and let loose a stream of swear words that caused Andi to cringe. She had never hea...rd anybody use such language before.MoreLess
But the third call was far less pleasant. It was from Mr. Murdock, who was threatening a lawsuit for invasion of privacy. Andi, who was alone in the house at the time, picked up the receiver and then wished that she had checked caller ID.
“That was libel!” Mr. Murdock exploded. “That lump on the sidewalk was a stone!”
“Our photographer assured us he saw Barkley do it,” Andi said defensively.
“Your photographer is a liar!” Mr. Murdock bellowed and let loose a stream of swear words that caused Andi to cringe. She had never hea...rd anybody use such language before.MoreLess
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