Wednesday, July 15, 2015

“The Party” by Richard F. Yates

Toothless Tom brought his dog to the party. Annie laughed, but her hair began to sag almost immediately. The dog lapped up a spilled drink. Za Zo considered leaving, but she chose to sulk, instead. Betty the Waitress, who was enjoying a night off, felt threatened. None of the partygoers remembered the cheese. The dog left alone.

---Richard F. Yates
[Originally published 23 Feb. 2012 at VERY VERY VERY SHORT STORIES]

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