Bettie, rolling her eyes at the woman, inquired, "Sabrina, do you hear a dog barking? How strange! Why would there be a dog barking in the mall?"

"Perhaps someone forgot to tie its leash," Sabrina responded, playing along.

"You dare call me a dog?" The woman's eyes blazed with anger.

"I didn't say that. It's not my concern if you want to associate yourself with one." Bettie shrugged her shoulders.

Furious, the woman lunged at Bettie, hand raised to strike.