lsquo;Carmen wont last more than a couple of days. Mason spat out a chunk of ice and surveyed the poor animal ruefully, then put her foot in his mouth and proceeded to bite out the ice which clustered cruelly between the toes. lsquo;I never saw a dog with a highfalutin name that ever was worth a rap, he said, as he concluded his task and shoved her aside. lsquo;ThThey just fade away and die under the responsibility. Did ye ever see one go wrong with a sensible name like Cassiar, Siwash, or Husky? No, sir! Take a look at Shookum here, hes Snap! ThThe lean brute flflashed up, the white teeth just missing Masons throat. lsquo;Ye will, will ye? A shrewd clout behind the ear with the butt of the dog whip stretched the animal in the snow, quivering softftly, a yellow slaver dripping from its fangs.