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Compelling Chords 



NOBODY ever makes more than 

 two or three real sure-enough 

 friends. Those who find more than one 

 are rare, and are blessed accordingly. 

 Many unfortunates have none. This 

 is not necessarily because there is no 

 one in existence possessing the quali- 

 ties needed in the particular case, but 

 rather because Fate has not decreed 

 that two certain paths should cross. 

 A dog may live for years before he 

 chances to hear the one and only 

 vibration that will force the inevitable 

 howl. And maybe he will die before 

 he ever hears the all-compelling note. 

 But if it ever does fall upon the canine 

 ear he is certain to recognize it in- 

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