"Well, this is Lucky, and I'm Clint," he answers, giving his end of the leash to the dog to hold before extending a hand in greeting. "How 'bout you, pal?"
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"Well, this is Lucky, and I'm Clint," he answers, giving his end of the leash to the dog to hold before extending a hand in greeting. "How 'bout you, pal?"