5-07 Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Chapter 7 The phone rang at the Animal Control Center. Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet answered. " Help you?" said Francine Poulet. " Yes, " said the voice on the other end of the line. " I am calling to report an animal desperately in need of control. "

" Got yourself a rabid dog?" said Francine. " Well, no, " said the voice on the other end. " Stray cat?" " Certainly not, " said the voice.

" Raccoon in your trash?" " No. " " Squirrel in your chimney?" " I think not. " " Snake in your toilet?" " I beg your pardon! "

" Let me think, " said Francine Poulet. " It's not a dog or a cat. It's not a raccoon or a squirrel. And it's definitely not a snake. What could it be? Wait a minute, " said Francine. " You're not dealing with a skunk, are you?"

" What I'm dealing with is a pig " A pig?" " A pig! " Give me the address, " said Francine Poulet. " Fifty-four Deckawoo Drive, " said the voice.