Dear Diary:
My two Westies have been beautifully groomed at A Cut Above ever since we moved to the Upper West Side about three years ago.
Last fall, though, a neighborhood pet boutique owner prodded me into trying her grooming service. Wishing to support another local business, I decided to give them a go. The dogs looked fine afterward, but the next month we returned to A Cut Above as usual.
When I went to pick up my dogs, the receptionist said, “José thinks you’ve been cheating on him with another groomer.â€
Abashed and apologetic, I confessed my dalliance. I turned and saw José standing there with crossed arms. He glared at me and said, “Those were not my lines.â€
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