Cleats by Bill Hinds for January 12, 2003

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Abby: You look bummed, Jack. Jack: My sister's pet, Mr. Barley, died. Abby: Her pet gerbil? Jack: No, the gerbil's okay. Mr. Barley was the hamster. Abby: How many pets do you guys have? Jack: Well, there's the gerbil, a guinea pig, a rabbit, 3 turtles, a skunk, a dumb cat, a hamster--oh--scratch that... Anyway, Katie's going to be really upset. She's on her way home from a play date and I don't want to be in the house when she finds out. Deanna: Katie, I'm sorry but something's happened to Mr. barley. He's gone to pet heaven. Katie: Is he coming back? Deanna: I'm afraid not, sweetie. Katie: Mr. Barley... wwaaaaaahh... sob... sniff... now, which one is he?