The Dog

The House has been getting a little concerned about Oskar lately. The House dunno, but he seems to be acting a little strangely for a dog.

F’rinstance the way he insisted on shuffling the decks (very carefully, The House might add) before the last Game. And the penetrating look (vide infra) that he kept giving Brother Vandiver every time Kim picked up his cards. (As you may or may not know, Brother Vandiver CLEANED UP BIG-TIME last month.)

And the radio transmissions from the planet Zarkon that he receives on his electronic collar.  And the large deposit of Snausages that mysteriously appeared in his 401-k last month.  And the way he levitates and rotates three times before lying down instead of, you know, just circling the spot. And the way he licks himself in the most unattractive places. Oh, never mind – that’s just dog.

But perhaps when we gather again at 8 PM Friday, March 6, you Brethren can lend your perspective and insight to this conundrum that The House is wrestling with.  Maybe The House is being oversensitive.   After all, Oskar’s just a pooch.   Lying right now placidly on the floor at The House’s feet.

Sit up, boy.  I said SIT UP.  Don’t give me that stare, you miserable cur.  Why I oughtta whale the tar out[Transmission aborted]