Wet Collar by the Trough

A wet collar hung on the trough rail like a soft clue.

Spike sniffed the drip line. Suzy traced wet spots toward shade.

Clue one: collar still dripping — recent drink, not ancient mystery.

Clue two: paw prints led to shade, not the feed bay.

Clue three: the trough water sat lower than morning mark.

Adventure Cap wanted accusations. Thinking Cap habit said follow water first.

Tools reminded: notice wet, dry, and direction. Tools did not invent culprits.

They hung the collar to dry and refilled the trough to the plan line.

Kids: if something is wet, ask where the water came from before you scold.

Explore follows. Learn names the clues. Care refills. Lead finishes.

Little Thunder approved mahogany non-drama.

Honest drip. Soft refill. Kind end.

Follow the wet. Finish soft.