The dog, who had sounded so ferocious in the winter distances, was a f…

Kurt Vonnegut
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The dog, who had sounded so ferocious in the winter distances, was a female German Shepherd. She was shivering. Her tail was between her legs. She had been borrowed that morning from a farmer. She had never been to war before. She had no idea what game was being played. Her name was Princess. ✨ KURT VONNEGUT JR (1969). SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE
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