Thread:Storm-in-Rain/@comment-33448285-20190505184832/@comment-33448285-20190510010942

"No." Chase stated firmly. "Venice is a clever dog. If she doesn't return by the time the sun-dog sets we will send a search party. I expect she'll be back before then."

Relief washed over Venice. "Be careful!" She darted for a river and plunged into the icy water muzzle-first. Her dark head broke the surface of the water and she paddled across. She flopped onto the banks, her chest heaving.