IJMC - The Ventriloquist

I'm trying to think how long it's been since I've stayed up rather late 
to study for a test the next day. It's been a while. It should be a while 
before I have to again. Ah well, at least I'm pretty sure I maxxed out 
the test I had today, and tomorrow's shouldn't be difficult. Famous last 
words, I know...                                                    -dave






A ventriloquist cowboy walked into town and saw a rancher sitting on his 
porch with his dog:

Cowboy: Hey, cool dog. Mind if I speak to him?

Rancher: This dog don't talk!

Cowboy: Hey dog, how's it going?

Dog: Doin' all right

Rancher: (Extreme look of shock)

Cowboy: Is this your owner? (pointing at rancher)

Dog: Yep.

Cowboy: How's he treat you?

Dog: Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food, and takes me 
to the lake once a week to play.

Rancher: (Look of disbelief)

Cowboy: Mind if I talk to your horse?

Rancher: Horses don't talk!

Cowboy: Hey horse, how's it goin?

Horse: Cool.

Rancher: (an even wilder look of shock)

Cowboy: Is this your owner? (pointing at rancher)

Horse: Yep.

Cowboy: How's he treat you?

Horse: Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me regularly, brushes me 
down often, and keeps me in the barn to protect me from the elements.

Rancher: (total look of amazement)

Cowboy: Mind if I talk to your SHEEP?

Rancher: (gesticulating wildly, and hardly able to talk)...... Them sheep
ain't nothin but liars!!!