Heidi, my dog
Refilwe Ramagoshi
Tebogo Matshana

You have never met such a clever dog as Heidi.

She thinks that she is a human.

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When I brush my teeth, she also wants me to brush her teeth.

2

When I am watching television, she moves her eyes.

It is as if she understands everything on the screen.

3

One night, we were watching a soccer match.

There was a knock on the door.

It was my friend, Mmapula.

4

It was good to see her. We greeted each other in excitement.

But, Mmapula didn't greet Heidi.

I forgot to introduce them!

5

Heidi was used to being greeted by someone shaking her paw.

She was very annoyed.

We went to sit. But before I could offer Mmapula a chair, she sat down on Heidi's chair!

6

The dog could not take this nonsense. But she did not give me a chance to speak.

In a blink of an eye, Heidi had jumped on Mmapula's lap.

She barked at Mmapula, staring her in the eyes.

7

Heidi was fierce! Mmapula was in a dilemma.

I acted quickly, and removed Heidi from her lap.

But from that day, Mmapula never again set foot in my house.

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Heidi, my dog
Author - Refilwe Ramagoshi
Adaptation - Refilwe Ramagoshi
Illustration - Tebogo Matshana
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs