Page 173 of Will Bark for Pizza

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Why is Lila sorry?

“There are treats over there.”

Yeah, what Mom said.

“Hold on, buddy.”

But treats.

Over there.

I need the treats over there.

“Okay, okay. You win!”

I win!

Treats!

Over there!

Treats for me!

Treats right here!

“Here you go.”

Thanks, Lila!

Num, num, num.

Did you put one in your pocket?

I think you put one in your pocket.

“Let me get the box cutter. It’s in the office.”

Grandma Connie, where are you going?

“I hope you don’t mind that I’m early.”

“Why would I mind?”

“I didn’t want to interrupt . . . anything.”

Mom, why are your cheeks turning a funny color?

“What do you mean?”

“Oh, please! I’m your best friend, Kira. I can read you easier than a book.”

Lila, is there a treat in your pocket?

I saw you put a treat in your pocket.

Sniff, sniff, sniff.

“Husker, hold on, buddy.”

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