Bernard, who is noted for his gracious manners, was awakened
one morning at four forty four a.m. by his ringing telephone…

“Your dog’s barking, and it’s keeping me awake,” said an
angry voice.

Bernard thanked the caller and politely asked his name and
number before hanging up.

The next morning at precisely four forty four a.m., Bernard
called his neighbor back …

“Good morning, Mr. Williams…. Just called to say that I
don’t *have* a dog.”