" Melody exploded. " THIS ISN'T LIKE GETTING A FISH TO SEE IF I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH FOR A PUPPY!" She took a deep breath, calmed herself and lowered her voice. She then repeated the statement as if doing so removed the stink of the outburst." I'm well aware of that," said Lonnie. " And not to poke it with a stick, but you don't see any puppies sniffing around that empty fish bowl, do you? "