"But Emma still had one problem. And his
name was Keith.
Keith teased her from the fence post and
pelted her with crab apples."
What child doesn't love a story about a dog or cat? When Emma leaves the vet's office, she must deal with the 'plastic lampshade' that surrounds her head. She can't quite figure out what has happened to her, imagining that it might be the cardboard box, the lawn chair or even the curtains than once had her feeling this way.
Whatever it is, it is really annoying! She knows it is not good for her because of the problems it is causing. She can't dig, other dogs stare at her, and it makes maneuvering around corners an issue. Emma sulks. Her good mood returns with a game of catch. The first ball is caught in the cone, and the next, and the next, and the next. What a great game!
"Maybe this lampshade isn't all bad, Emma thought."
Emma finds other happy uses for the cone. Still, it is of no use against a problematic squirrel named Keith. Keith loves to tease her. Emma wants him to stop. She sees her chance to end his harassment as she watches snow fall on the birdbath. By standing still and allowing the snow to fill her cone, Emma is able to conceal her head from view.
Keith spends his time carrying out awful behaviors, while getting closer and closer to where Emma quietly sits. When he makes a move to eat her treats, Emma has had it. She pops up and barks her loudest bark, scaring Keith into running away. When the cone is finally removed, Emma returns to her usual antics with great pride.
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