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An excerpt in celebration of National Hot Dog Day
The smell of the butter-toasted buns drifted from the orange and white lobby of the fast-food restaurant, luring the two companions in for a taste. Sal fished out a couple of dimes and gave them to the boy behind the counter who handed them two hot dogs and two orange drinks in return.
“Nathan’s may be a New York institution, but Nedick’s is far better,” he said, biting into his frank.
Piper looked at the hot dog and gave him a skeptical look.
“What’s the difference? A hot dog is a hot dog.”
But when she sank her teeth into the bun and its tasty contents, Piper’s mouth exploded with glee. She savored it for a few seconds and then with a full mouth she declared, “If they served Grape Nehi, this place would be heaven.” Continue reading
