Chapter 2: Nip

One-day father came home and nestled in his arms was a small brown and white puppy, only a few weeks old. She had beautiful heather coloured eyes.

He gave her to Bruno and Gretel.

'Where did you find her, dad?' said Gretel.

'On my way home from work.' He said. 'But don't get too attached, you must wait a few days until I say we can keep her, in case the owners claim her.'

A few days went by and no one claimed the puppy, so they got to keep her permanently.

Bruno was overjoyed, he held the puppy in his arms, she licked his fingers and chewed them, she would nip sometimes too, so ever since then Bruno decided to call her Nip. Gretel didn't mind, she'd given all her fancy names to her dolls.

Nip was a Springer spaniel, she had two white paws, and white markings around her face. she was also very playful too.

Bruno played with her every day.

Gretel would come and stand outside the house and say 'Are you still playing with that dog?'

Bruno ignored her. He had found another friend at Out-With, one he could play with, but it wasn't exactly the same, not like having someone to talk to, not like being friends with another person.

Nip didn't always cooperate and do as she was told. But she was always pleased to see Bruno.

He was the one who fed her, brushed her and played with her the most.

When Bruno was on his swing she try chasing him backwards and forwards much to his amusement.