"Ranger is an unusual name,' she managed. 'Is it a nickname?'It's a street name,' Ranger said. 'I was a Ranger in the army.'I heard about them Rangers on TV,' Grandma said. 'I heard they get dogs pregnant.'My father's mouth dropped open and a piece of ham fell out.My mother froze, her fork poised in midair.That's sort of a joke,' I told Grandma. 'Rangers don't get dogs pregnant in real life.'I looked at Ranger for corroboration and got another smile."