The Major

Dog's Best Friend

Major Nathaniel Peabody (USA, ret.) invited his apartment building's resident agent into his quarters and did his best to engage him in pleasant conversation. It was soon apparent that the man had no time for small talk. He looked at the Major through narrowing and suspicious eyes. His interest was limited. He wanted to know only if something had stopped working and needed fixing. Peabody responded by mentioning his long residence and cordial relations with the management of the corporation that owned the apartment complex.

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