Stewart-2, Houdini-2

In the latest course of heated events between Martha and Harry, it appears as though the two contenders are running neck and neck.

Stewart pulled ahead this weekend by adding to the fence surrounding Houdini's pen. The pup was discontented with this and expressed possible interest in defeat. The crafty fellow discovered a way to jump even higher the next day, however, and therefore escape once again.

"I really thought I had him this time," said Stewart after Houdini's latest break-through. "But he waited until he knew I didn't have any time left this weekend to fix the fence again. Now he has another week to ruin the garden. The little fucker."

Stewart's new plan is to angle the top of the fence inward, to deter Houdini's leaps. Stewart believes this should work since Houdini is limited on upper body strength and lacks opposable thumbs. This reporter isn't so sure about that.