Twenty-Two:
Brian slipped free from Tuffy a bag and key ring. He found his parents and released them.
"...let's go, Brian," said his mother.
"Ha ha," said Spot. "Losing the crown to me is the grand honor, no?"
"Spotted dog, into the bag," said Tuffy. Spot was absent, but so was Tuffy's bag.
When Tuffy found Brian, he shut the cage door on them both.
"...give it to me," said Tuffy. Spot dashed from the bag and took the crown.
"Monsieur le Brian into the bag," said Spot.
"Take it," said Tuffy, broken hearted. "Crowns attract the cruelty love holds at bay."
- chapter 21
- chapter 22
- interlude