Rules of the Ruff

Rules of the Ruff — page 1 — For Sean who taught me to seek adventure I'm forever grateful that I get to explore these strange trails with you

Rules of the Ruff — page 2 — WHOEVER SAID DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND NEVER OWNED A DOG Author unknown

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Rules of the Ruff — page 4 — CHAPTER 1 Jessie knew persistence was the key to getting anything she wanted She liked to picture herself as a trickle of water slowly and endlessly dripping wearing down stones and filling oceans How many times have I told you no you irritating child Wes asked her His tone was gruff and discouraging discouraging but at least he’d opened his front door again at her knock That was a good sign I don’t keep track of things like that Jessie smiled her best smile the one she’d seen her dad use whenever he needed something I only focus on the positive And right now I’m positive that you’re getting tired of telling me no Wes ran two fingers up and down the deep groove between his eyebrows as if he thought he might be able to smooth it out He was a funny-looking man what with those bushy eyebrows and that too-wide nose his gray blond hair long enough that it brushed his shoulders and floated around his head I work alone Alone he said drawing out the word 1

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