Muriel had lots of stories about her dog-training experiences. I've had no failures yet. And Edward's not about to be my first, she told Macon. 'You keep practicing and I'll be back Saturday. All that afternoon Edward refused to lie down. Macon tried everything. Rose and the boys edged around the two of them, politely avoiding any involvement in this private argument. The next morning Edward attacked the mailman. "Were not solving the real problem," Macon told Edward. He tapped his foot twice. Edward did not lie down