Ranger is an unusual name,” she managed. “Is it a nickname?”It’s a street name,” Ranger said. “I was a Ranger in the army.”I heard about them Rangers on TV,” Grandma said. “I heard they get dogs pregnant.”My father’s mouth dropped open and a piece of ham fell out.My mother froze, her fork poised in midair.That’s sort of a joke,” I told Grandma. “Rangers don’t get dogs pregnant in real life.”I looked at Ranger for corroboration and got another smile.
Janet Evanovich, Three to Get Deadly