In writing a work of fiction, is it ever permissable to use a dash after a comma?
As in: "Mary had no idea why the dogs, cats, and even the chickens, squawking madly, were were all running straight at her, but she knew, - better than most - it could only mean trouble.
As in: "Mary had no idea why the dogs, cats, and even the chickens, squawking madly, were were all running straight at her, but she knew, - better than most - it could only mean trouble.