Up the Hill and Over

A red pump offers Dr. Callandar sweet, cool water after a blistering hill climb—until a crisp voice forbids him to use it. Its owner has an avenging dog to back her up.

On a scorching country road to Coombe, the weary doctor is trying to make a holiday of the simple life, though his knapsack grows heavier by the mile and a familiar headache is closing in. A small boy has already tested his patience; now, just when Callandar can scarcely see straight, a commanding stranger insists he leave her grounds. His courteous wit may win the argument—but will it get him the water, or only bring the dog closer?

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