“Barbara and I named Dick’s puppy ‘Bitewing’”, Tim shamelessly points out. He’s normally not one for being ridiculous, but a good pun is a good pun. Pets can have ridiculous names.

“Do you want them all to be people you know, or can someone like Ada Lovelace get a chicken heir?” He won’t suggest ‘Dinner’ though, even ironically.

Under Bart’s hand, he gives the chick a few cautious scritches. “I’m not going to hurt her, right? I don’t have long nails.”