Two Trappers

I’m a trapper! How are you?
I’m a trapper, too.
Then there’s a tragedy of us!
Heh, heh!
Aren’t you too close… your loophole…

DON’T SHOUT!
You know, the tiger is staring at us!
FREEZE!

Take a look! 
Let’s look through a crack.
There’s a gang of buffallo murmuring a prayer.
Look at that brook
The tiger is trying to… 
Then?
What a good opportunity …
For us, isn’t it?
Hmm… How about your loophole?
Of course ! I will stand up 
And prod the tiger in the back to get its attention…
Then you…
Please lie doggo 
Until I come back! Trust me!   

FREEZE!
DON’T TURN YOUR HEAD!
HANDS UP! GUNS DOWN!
Thank you so much!
Don’t you remember, I’m a trapper too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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July 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM
And . . . the poacher gets his due! A great little story Esther!
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