Chapter Twenty One Katya, Alina And Melanie “Melanie would not recognise him,” Katya told Alina via the joys of Skype and attached webcam, her young friend and fellow Pole wearing an expression almost as self-satisfied and fulfilled as her own and one that told her the relationship with Melanie was progressing to the girl’s liking. “He is more docile and obedient by the day since his discovery of the future that awaits him at the hands of the authorities should he somehow contrive to leave his kennel.” “And do you intend to keep him forever as your obedient canine?” Alina asked, her delight in referring to her new lover’s one-time partner as the dog to which her friend and compatriot had reduce him all too evident and betraying her eagerness to hear more of his training. “He will, after

