I WAS ON THE LADDER TRIMMING BRANCHES WHEN MY DOG BIT MY PANT LEG AND PULLED ME DOWN—THEN I REALIZED WHY HE HAD ACTED SO STRANGELY. I remember that day clearly. The morning was gray: the sky covered with clouds, the air still and heavy. It seemed like rain could pour at any moment. But I decided not to postpone the task—I needed to cut the dry branches of the old apple tree near the house. The ladder had been ready for a long time, and despite the gloomy sky, I thought: I’ll do it today. I place

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