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Tilt!

  Tilt! by Dave Wright, DVM Although some may dispute this claim, I don’t think I was ever as heartless as my predecessor. Our senior partner viewed the collection of overdue accounts as an opportunity for emotional catharsis. He would review the books at the end of the year, look at the list of accounts receivable, stew about all the time and expense he had invested in the service to those on the list, and proclaim his first New Year’s resolution: “It’s time to collect these damn overdue accounts!” What better time than New Year’s Day to embark on his resolution? Having been on call for the holiday weekend, Stan left his family at home and settled into his swivel chair at the veterinary clinic. He looked at his watch. Ten o’clock. Perfect. Every person on this list will be at home nursing a hangover and will be waiting for the afternoon football game to begin. Time to start dialing. Stan also stalked the hangouts of his worst offenders. A new pickup truck belonging to one of