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The police officer Otchumyelov was walking across the market square. Suddenly, a shouting broke the silence. “So you bit me, you stupid brute. Biting is not allowed today!”

Otchumyelov looked towards where the sound came from and saw a workman holding a dog and showing a bleeding finger to others. Soon many people came.

“What is it all about?” Otchumyelov asked “why are you showing us your finger?”

“I was walking along here, your honour.” The workman began. “Suddenly this low brute for no reason bit my finger...I am a working man. I shall not be able to use this finger for a week or more...”

“Hmm, a sad story...” said Otchumyelov seriously. “Whose dog is it? I won’t let this pass!”

“I guess it’s General’s.” said someone.

“General’s? Hmm...Let me take off my coat...it’s too hot!” Otchumyelov questioned, “But there’s one thing I still can’t understand. How this little dog came to bite your finger?”

“The workman put a cigarette in the dog’s face, sir. I guess she bit him because she hurt a lot.”A fisherman shouted.

“That’s a lie! Sir Otchumyelov is a wise gentleman, and he will see who is telling lies.” said the workman.

“Don’t argue!”

“No, that’s not the General’s dog.” a voice came from the people around, feeling like very sure.

“I know it, too! Our General has valuable dogs, but it is just a low brute. We won’t let this thing pass!” said Otchumyelov.

“But maybe she is General’s,” the voice came again, “I saw one like her the other day around General’s house.”

“Hmm...help me on with my overcoat. Oh, yeah, she is really a valuable dog! Look how lovely she is! I am sure she will not bite people for no reason...”

“Here comes General’s cook, ask him. Hi! Is she one of General’s dogs?”

“What an idea! General has never had one like that!”

“No more talking now.” said Otchumyelov. “This is clearly a homeless dog! It must be killed right now!”

“She is not our dog,” The cook went on, “but she is General’s brother’s, who arrived yesterday.” “His Excellency’s brother is here?” asked Otchumyelov, and he showed the biggest smile. “Well, will he come for a visit?”

“Yes.”

“So...This is His Honour’s dog? Glad to hear it.. I mean...Such a lively, oh, you little pretty doggy.” said the officer, “A super lovely pet snap your finger? Hey, that’s something to be proud of, man! Rrr...Rrr...Wow! He is getting angry! Everybody, watch out!”

The crowd laughed at the workman.