Had a small problem the other day...

It all happened pretty fast, but I will write what I remember.  Someone came to the door, I of course, alerted the family.  Little Madeline answered the door to find the even littler neighbor boy from across the street.  He was looking for Ben.  While the two talked, a woman walked by with her dog.  It was too much for me to take and as I leaned out the door the little boy moved over and gave me just enough space to dash out and investigate.  And that is what I did!  I ran out there to meet the new friend!  Such excitement!  What new smells!  I went directly to my new buddy to sniff him out and just as quickly he turned and snapped me on my snout and my ear!  I was stunned!  What did he do?  Madeline called me in, thank goodness, I didn't know what to do next AND it hurt!  I went right in.  Madeline apologized for my behavior and went to tell Margaret.  As if I was wrong.  Man, my chin was bleeding and there was pain on the top of my head, though no one could confirm my injury there.  What a night.  I am better now, but I am still emotionally stunned!  I think I need to get out more.  I had no idea that what I did could possibly be wrong!  Live and learn.