A Man's Best Friend
Rupert was, perhaps, the most clever dog in the world.
Each morning he sat on his owner's lap, and as the middle aged man drank his coffee, read the newspaper and played chess, Rupert sat in silence.
It was not until the balding gent would load eBay, that the dog would turn his attention, raise his snout, unfurl an ear, to the screen. The dog was endeared to his owners as 'the happiest dog in the world', but would it not be fair to also argue, the sneakiest, the wiliest or simply self-indulgent?
It was the Monday after, the middle aged balding gent who loves a bargain, received his parcel. He was delighted! A new pair of slippers, what joy! In the days following, a large pack of milky dog treats were delivered. Odd, thought the man, that his wife would purchase these. The next day, a new walking coat in a green hue. Odd, thought the man, that his wife would purchase these. The next day, a shiny new extendable leash. Odd, thought the man, that his wife would purchase these.
The next day, the man phoned the bank and cancelled his joint credit card. The denials of his wife's spending had gotten the better of him. Rupert, on the other hand, continued to be his trusted little man.
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With thanks to @mariannewest