There was an old dog in the middle of the road who seemed lost. You could tell he had 1owners because he looked well-fed and he had no street sense. The dog was2a busy street, and everyone was stopped. A man was able to lead the dog out of the 3with a ham sandwich he had4for his lunch. The dog had no collar(项圈). I said I would take him to the 5. When I did, the police told me they were not6animals. They said I would have to take him to the Animal Shelter 20 miles away. I told them I was7and on the clock. I asked whether they could 8the dog until I got off work. 9no one claimed(认领)him by then, I would take him home. They 10.
I got home at six and 11the police station. I was overjoyed to learn that the owners had 12their dog. The police said the people wanted my name and 13to send me a thank-you note. I gave my information, but I never expected to14them. Later, I was making dinner and heard a15on the door. It was the flower man 16a large, beautiful arrangement. The card 17, "I may be old, fat, and 18of hearing, but you were a(an) 19woman to save my life. My small owners are 20that I wasn't killed. With much love, Barney the Basset Hound. "I got flowers from a dog! They were a perfect decoration for my table.
