“Roog” November 1951

The Cardossi family dog Boris is not barking. The Roogs may appear to be garbage collectors to the foolish eyes of humans, but their sinister glances at the bedroom windows where people are sleeping suggest evil intentions. So far, the brimming galvanized steel trash pails, or offering urns, have staved off the inevitable. In truth, only the diligent “guardian” Boris keeps the Cardossis from certain death at the hands of the Roogs. Too bad the neighbors complain so much about the warnings he barks out.

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