"
Violet found at least a hundred brand new questions to ask about the
preparations for the trip. Mother Bunker finally called her a
"chatterbox" and begged her to stop.
"How do you suppose I can attend to a dozen different things at once,
Violet, and answer your questions, too?"
"Never mind the things, Mother," Vi replied. "Just tell me----"
"Not another question!" exclaimed Mother Bunker. "Stop it!"
And then she put out her hand for something to put in the trunk she was
packing, and actually squealed when her hand unexpectedly met Alexis's
cold, damp nose.
"Goodness me!" cried Mother Bunker. "That dog is a nuisance. That is the
third time, at least, that I have tried to pack his nose in this trunk.
Every time I reach out for something he thinks I want to pet him."
This delighted Margy and Mun Bun very much. The idea of packing the
great Dane in a steamer trunk was really quite ridiculous. Violet did
not venture any more questions immediately however; but Laddie suddenly
broke out with a new riddle.
"Oh, Mother! Mother!" he cried. "Do you know the difference between a
dog and an elephant?"
"I should hope so!" Mother Bunker said, chuckling. "But I suppose you
want me to give the riddle up so that you can have the pleasure of
telling me what the difference is between Alexis and an elephant."
"Not just Alexis; any dog," urged Laddie.
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