My obligation to the next generation

I was out at the bluff when I was approached by a petite fan.  

Out of the corner of my eye I could see Bugsy walking past.  It would have been nice to join him, but I knew I should not pass up an opportunity -- nay, a duty -- to help acclimatize this impressionable young person to the canine world.

 The very next day, I was gratified to see my young protégée paying it forward by coaching a contemporary as to how to relate to me.