Rags had no friends other than Rusty. They did everything together_, eating_, working_, sleeping and pooping. Rusty made Rags feel important since he never left his side.
One morning Rusty got up and Rags was gone. His bed was made dressed himself ate pancakes for breakfast didn't leave a note. Rags had gotten a letter a week earlier but Rusty didn't ask him about it. They sought each others company but left dignified space for private matters.
Quite late in the evening Rags returned with a package. Instinct told Rusty not to ask now_, but he did - "what is it?" Rags replied_,"not telling."
The end