FASHION AND CRIME
“Tell me, what brought you here?”
Macholo’s voice was respectful as he replied. “We stole a high-value Mercedes-Benz S-Class. We transferred money from the victim’s phone, took some jewelry, and...” He hesitated for a moment. “We also took a dog.”
The Don raised an eyebrow. “A dog?” He sounded like it was something he wasn’t expecting. “What kind?”
“An Australian shepherd,” Macholo replied. “A well-kept one.”
The Don’s interest deepened. He leaned forward, tapping his pipe lightly against the ashtray. “An Australian shepherd, you say? That's a fine breed. Loyal, intelligent.”