Tail of Two Hearts. Charlotte Carter

as well this isn’t a china and glass shop. Lady’s tail alone would cost the owner a fortune in broken merchandise.”

      A frown tugged a V between Chase’s brows. “Do you think you can handle her?”

      “Hopefully she’ll calm down before any kids and their parents show up.” She took the leash and tugged on Lady’s harness. “Lady, sit.” She gestured with her hand, showing the dog what she wanted.

      Lady sat, although her tail and tongue kept up their perpetual motion. She looked ready to leap up and race around the room with the least little encouragement.

      “Impressive.” Chase’s eyes sparked with admiration as he smiled at Vivian. “At least you got her to sit. She was all over my SUV on the way back to town.”

      Allison joined them at the entry. “These are our two charmers?”

      “Meet Lady and Tikey,” Vivian said. “Lady is pretty excited right now.”

      “I would be, too, if I’d been kept at an animal shelter for days and had finally gotten out.” Kneeling, Allison greeted Tikey. “Now, she’s a shy one, isn’t she?” She took Tikey’s leash from Chase.

      “She’s shy for now, anyway,” Chase said. “I hope they both behave themselves.”

      “They’ll be fine,” Vivian reassured both Chase and Allison. “How ’bout your dogs for adoption day?”