Robert B. Parker said this quote
“ Pearl was hurring around my apartment, sniffing everything, including Rich Beaumont and Patty Giacomin, which neither of them like much.Can you get Pearl to settle down? Paul asked.I could speak to her, but she'd continue to do what she wants, and I'd look ineffectual. My approach is to endorse everything she does.Susan said, Come here, Pearl. And Pearl went over to her, and Susan gave her a kiss on the mouth, and Pearl wagged her tail; and lapped Susan's face, and turned and went back and sniffed at Patty. ”