Our apartment complex has recently become the home of several small canines. We have noticed that one of these pets sets to barking every day at noon - presumably to be fed or walked. We can set our clocks by its call. It reminds me of the story of another apartment dweller who worked nights and slept days. His neighbor in the adjoining flat worked days and owned a large dog who needed a daily run. He noticed that his pet grew agitated when the phone rang and it proceeded to run thru the limited area until the ringing stopped. To offer the animal a minimal dose of exercise, he decided to telephone his apartment every day around noon, give it at least ten rings and know that Bowser was taking his laps around the sofa. Of course this activity disturbed the sleeping neighbor who finally bribed the super to permit him entrance next door just before noon and after five rings on the phone he picked up the receiver and breathed heavily into it and then replaced it in its cradle. For some strange reason his sleep was never again disturbed. And they lived happily - and neighborly - ever after.
tjs
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