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Goober (Tess’s name for the dog)
Goober (Tess’s name for the dog) is recorded in 1 distinct story.
Tess gives this name to the dog she finds at Alvin’s house.
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“Goober?” What the hell, it was as good a name for a country dog as any. “My name’s Tess. I have some hamburger for you. I also have a gun with one bullet in it. I’m going to open the door now. If I were you, I’d choose the meat.
Tess gives this name to the dog she finds at Alvin’s house.
A real dog in the story; the name is assigned by Tess and its apparent dialogue is imagined.