130 An Inch Given,a Mile Taken Karen calls the manager for a dog day off. (K=Karen; M=manager) K: Hello, Mr.Fu? M: Yes. This is he. K: Uh…… I m calling to ask for a day off. M: What s the matter? Are you sick again? K: No. Um……actually it s my dog. I think it s that time of the month. I ve got to take her to the vet. M: I guess it s OK. But I didn t know dogs had periods. K: They sure do. By the way, if she gets pregnant, do I get two months off? M: Do you want permanent leave? K: Uh……what do you mean?