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NO RELIEF

The normally phlegmatic Jeny Hart was deeply upset.

Twenty-four hours had passed without result, and even if the rabies could not be corroborated, Jeny was determined to see that his son received the vaccine.

At the suggestion of some friends, he organized a comprehensive search party, zealously fanning out in circles around the supermarket.

They knocked on every door, inspected every dog, and came back emptyhanded.

Although the Harts were sick with worry (they had to be coerced into going to sleep), little Bobby seemed to be in great spirits. The excruciating vigil continued.