中级美语L130

130 An Inch Given,a Mile Taken p.398Karen calls the manager for a dog day off. (K=Karen; M=manager) K: Hello, Mr.Fu? M: Yes. This is he. K: Uh... I'm calling to ask for a day off. M: What's the matter? Are you sick again? K: No. Um...actually it's my dog. I think it's that time of the month. I've got to take her to the vet. M: I guess it's OK. But I didn't know dogs had periods. K: They sure do. By the way, if she gets pregnant, do I get two months off? M: Do you want permanent leave? K: Uh...what do you mean?