2840. No room © Bruce Goodman 10 September 2023

Christoph was a nauseating Son of a B. He boarded with a well-to-do family – Bill and Mary McHardy, their three children, and their pet labrador dog. Christoph hated the dog. He was mean to it. He used to kick it when no one was watching. He was also mean to the three children. Bill and Mary McHardy were letting him see out the year, and then they’d hopefully tell him to find alternative accommodation. Then the crunch came. Christoph insulted Mary and Bill overheard. Bill said nothing immediately. Mary said nothing immediately. They had other urgent things on their mind. A distraction had arisen: wild fires. The forest behind their house was aflame. They had to run for their lives. The three children crammed into the car along with their parents. Christoph also ran to the car. “Move over! Move over!” he screamed. “No room!” said Bill. “No room!” said Mary. “No room!” chorused the three children. “Oh! The dog!” said Bill. “There’s always room for one more.” The car screeched to a halt. The door opened. The labrador jumped in, and off they went. Thank goodness they were all saved! Contact Author Back to Index Next Story Previous Story