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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Must not fall asleep, must not dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>XB must be so disappointed in me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We haven’t raised as much as
we should have with the Two Old Queens Woofle.sure hope she doesn’t wack me with that hammer again.Oh no, can’t stay awake…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Oh, my-I’m back inside the castle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Wow!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>The party is still in full swing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>of jazz, though, the band is playing all 50’s music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>So many hounds on the dance floor and the buffets set up around the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I recognize so many of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The sound of music and laughter combined with the bright colors of the
costumes assaults my senses and I’m a little dizzy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Wait-what’s that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Why would there be a sign with my name on it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>I walk toward the sign and realize there is an arrow pointing down a long hallway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I follow the sign to the next sign and continue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>The castle seems to go on forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>
Finally I come to a golden doorway that is roped off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Look-it has my name on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>I don’t understand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>“Huggie Bear”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I turn and there she is. She’s dressed in a beautiful blue satin poodle skirt and blouse with saddle shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>“I see you’re confused-we’re having a 50’s theme night tonight.” “That’s not all I’m confused about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Why is my name on this door?” Xandy Bear laughs and says,” Silly. This hallway is part of Blueberry’s and my quarters
and someday, far in the future when you are ready, these will be your rooms.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>“XB, I’m sorry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I feel like we failed you with our Woofle.” “Shhhhh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’m very proud of you for trying. I know how hard it is to beg for moolah for the hounds.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>“Xandy Bear I miss you so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We were together from when we were puppies. Sometimes I just feel lost without you.” “I know, I miss you too but your work isn’t done and think how sad the blondeslave would be without
you.” Xandy Bear reaches forward with her paw and places it over Huggie’s heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Huggie Bear feels something not unlike a mild electric shock. “Huggie Bear, I will always be here with you in your heart. Oh, and I have a message for Duke Elvis who is messing with his slave yet again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Tell that old coot to not be in any rush to get here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Blueberry and I are still working with the contractors to build his wing of the castle.” “Wait a minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Elvis gets a
whole wing and I just get rooms?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Xandy Bear laughs and says, “ Darling, you I want to keep close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Elvis, I want to keep occupied.” Huggie Bear’s eyes well with tears and she reaches
out to hug Xandy Bear. Suddenly she’s back in her own yard arms empty. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>She looks up at the night sky and sees a shooting star. The tears roll down her cheeks and she smiles before turning and going into the house.</font></p>
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