Higgins from across the street was walking her golden retriever down the sidewalk.

“Get off my property, Madison,” Richard shouted, raising his voice until it bounced off the brick houses next door.

“Richard, lower your voice,” I said quietly.

“No, I will not lower my voice!” Richard yelled, stepping out onto the lawn and jabbing a thick finger back at me.

“The neighbors should know what kind of daughter comes home just to sue her own parents!”

Mrs.