Danielle had made her way to town to see her cousin. But she was hungry. So hungry. And the scents from that place were wonderful.

...she regretted not making herself go to town more; she still knew so little about how you did this sort of thing with strangers. Annie at the Chalk and Cheese always just handled the prices later with Granny when she gave the pups food. Still, she drew herself up, took the piece of silver-colored plastic out of her bag, and strode forward to ask the gentlemen setting at the table. "Excsue me. From whom do I buy food, please?"