Let's test Jackie on one of those ducklings that were given to the children," said Father. I felt a horrible fear as he turned to my oldest brother: Go and fetch one of the ducklings. Immediately 1 knew that the chosen duckling would be mine. Gregory did not look at me as he came back and handed my duckling to Father. A wave of sickness swept over me. The duckling looked so small. Jackie greeted my Father happily. Father sat on a chair. Everyone else was there, watching. I shook as Father put the duckling carefully down on the grass and I felt my heart breaking Jackie was ordered to'sit' about two metres away. He sat quietly for a few moments. Then the duckling saw me. She made a little noise and moved towards me. In one powerful jump, Jackie had the duckling's left leg between his teeth. Father rushed over, angry at Jackie's disobedience. Immediately, Jackie let the duckling go, but the damage was done. I ran over and picked up my pet. Her leg was hanging loosely