Alex reads the ad in the paper and decides that $100 is a good price for a purebred puppy—the usual price for a purebred Chihuahua is at least $600 to $1000. He decides to buy. He sends a $100 check to box 456 with instructions to send the information as to when he can pick up his puppy to his home. Abigail receives Alex's note and the $100 check. However, by this time, she has decided that she cannot bear to part with these adorable dogs.