It's True!
Published Sep 12, 2002

"Vernon, where's your homework?" Miss Martin said sternly to the little boy.
"My dog ate it," was his solemn response.
"Vernon, I've been a teacher for eighteen years. Do you really expect me to believe that story?"
"It's true, Miss Martin, I swear," insisted the boy. "I had to force him, but he ate it!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.