d.: Cal.E. is calling me. I suppose she is done working for the day. She texted me this picture and said that she would call me with some important information when she got off of work. I wonder what she has to say?
C.: Hi, d.c.! I have some more good.. no GREAT news.
d.: ???
C.: I got ANOTHER promotion at work today. I am now on salary, plus commission...
d.: That's great! Your new work ethic is working out well, But tell me, how does one earn a commission when cleaning dog cages.
C.: I have ALWAYS had a great work ethic, this is nothing new...
d.: Your boss told me that you would call in sick at least once per week before your promotion...
C.: True, but I did NOT miss work at all! Now, I get an extra dollar per hour if I clean more than ten cages per hour! Then, that is figured into my hourly wage. I will make a fortune this way.
d.: I see two problems with this, Cal.E.
C.: ??? d.: First, you can only count to two. How will you know how many cages you have cleaned? Second, ten cages per hour is a LOT of cages to clean. Are you SURE that The Kennel is not just trying to take advantage of you and your new work ethic?
C.: Well, if you could teach me to count to ten, that would be great, as well as very helpful.
d.: Well, you have four legs. That is two 2's. If you clean that many cages twice, then two more, that is ten cages.
C.: Okay, got it. I WAS the salutatorian of my obedience school class, you know.
d.: In a class of one... Never mind. If you clean that many cages per hour and do a good job, maybe you will make more money. What do you intend to spend it on?
C.: "The Big Cheese" says that it is good to reward oneself for a job well done, so I will spend ALL my money on things that I want.
d.: Like what, exactly?
C.: I will buy a new suit, some comfortable boots in which to work, and a little catnip to reward myself...
d.: Be careful, Cal.E. You are an addict. You may not be able to handle even a little catnip. Just limit how much you eat
C.: That is a good point, d.c. Maybe I will just buy a nice fish dinner and share it with Mom and Dad. If I leave a fish on the front porch, they will know that it is from me, and they will show me their appreciation by petting me and spoiling me. I may even get to take Buddy Bones' place in their bed! I will be their favorite pet!
d.: Maybe. Your mom is very attached to Buddy Bones. Just do NOT expect too much too soon! I would hate for you to get depressed and get hooked on catnip again.
C.: I won't. I am hooked on work now! Speaking of which, I must get some rest so that I will be chipper tomorrow for work. I will talk to you tomorrow, d.c.
d.: Okay, Cal.E. Good night, sleep tight, and don't let the bedbugs bite!
C. Bedbugs??!!! NOW I am wide awake! I wonder what is on the "boobtube."
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