Free Range by Bill Whitehead for February 01, 2024

“Short Shrift” Unit.

That’s strange, he usually bites the ankle.

I was actually in a lineup once. The witness didn’t pick me.

I think he’s mistaken. I think it’s #3.

I might have done number two in my pantaloons if I got picked.

It’s a human chihuahua. They’re all ankle-biters.

A tiny curmudgeon.

Was he part of the lollipop guild?

And that was the last time the Capo would send “Al the bambino” out to whack someone.

He’s gonna need shin splints.

Yeah, I saw the crazed look in his eyes just before he did it…

Poor little guy, it’s the only time in his life got picked first.

He was actually trying to bite Randy Newman, but from that low angle he couldn’t get a good look at the guys’ face.

He’s a constant yapper too.