The Case of the Vanishing Dog

Jasmine disappeared again this past weekend. We all agree she was here on Sunday, or at least we think she was, otherwise I might be inclined to imagine she acted as a stowaway in that Fedex truck I saw drive back into the orchard Saturday afternoon. I'm sure I heard her barking out in the apple trees behind the house on Monday morning, but we saw neither hide nor hair of her until Tuesday afternoon around when the Fedex man dropped off a package for James. Of course, Ben was also out in the orchard looking and calling for her. More than likely she decided to camp out in the trees or go home with the Mexicans for a burrito supper. Okay, maybe not... but where was she hiding? She was not especially hungry on her return, just tired, and I know she wasn't just next door keeping Mike company. He's been out working in his yard for weeks now. Somehow, just when I'm ready to call the dog warden and report her missing, she shows up back home.