Sad News

The air was getting colder. The days were getting shorter.

Kip was counting his acorns. " This should be enough, " Kip said.

He looked down at bird. " I'm really looking forward to winter. "

" I'm glad, " said Bird. " You will have lots of fun this winter. "

" No, " said Kip. " We will have lots of fun this winter. "

" Actually, " said Bird. " I wanted to tell you—" " That you love sledding?" asked Kip.