Then, Paul dissappeared again.

Bob and Sarah were worried, for Paul was so fat he couldn't run too fast. They went out and looked for Paul. Their first stop...

was the roof. They looked at each other questioningly; Paul was too fat to go up to the roof. But, they got old experience, so...

they played Santa and went down the chimney. No Paul. Next, they went to the butcher's shop, afraid the mean and fat butcher caught Paul. They looked at the "delicacies" and didn't see a sign saying "Cat Meat." Of course they were relieved. They went back out and didn't bother to look in the alleyways, for Paul was afraid of the dark. They walked on the streets, calling out for Paul, when suddenly...

a dog jumped in front of them. Their first thought was Paul; what if this dog did anything to their cat? But the dog only...

whined softly. Bob and Sarah found that the dog was bruised and battered, probably a fight with one of the larger dogs. Closely behind followed... Paul! Paul and the dog seemed to be friends! Paul...

was licking a small wound as well. Sarah's romantic mind created a tale of friendship and helping each other while Bob's more rational mind began to scan the area for the attacker of the two. It turned out that...