RE CARTOON MISE EN SCENE UNCLE SAM DOG WITH A PEST

Picture an old mangy Uncle Sam dog seen from the side half sitting. He should be a hound dog, rather than say a Pekinese, Foo, Chow, or Shar Pei.

He is bedevilled near his rear, half scratching at it, by a very large tick, half the size of the dog, and by other smaller fleas here and there.

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Diplomatic Dialogue:

Sam (Somewhat dizzily): Are you a close friend?

Tick: No, just a flea.

Sam: Can you guard my behind against other fleas?

Tick: Sure.

Sam: Fair enough.

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