010-Standing Alone

Standing Alone

When Bobby opened his eyes, everything looked the same . ” Has my wish been granted?” he asked Huey. Huey yawned. ” You’ll have to go home and find out for yourself, ” he replied. Bobby turned to leave, when Huey said, “ Aren’t you forgetting something?” Bobby scratched his head and looked around.

” Me, ” Huey said. He pointed to the well. Bobby put Huey’s shell back into the bucket and lowered him down . Then without a thank you or good-bye, Bobby ran back home as fast as he could. ” Hello? Cy? Panther? Jane?” Bobby called out the names of his brother and sisters as he ran into the house.

No one answered. Bobby ran up to the room he shared with Cy. There was only one bed. Then he ran to the girls’ room. That room was filled with old boxes and books. ” Yippie! ” Bobby shouted gleefully. He danced around, rejoicing that he was alone. Bobby had often wondered what it would be like to have no brothers or sisters .

Never having to share, wait, or take turns. ” Now no one can tell me what to do! ” he said aloud. ” What do you think you’re doing?” a voice from behind said sharply. Bobby whirled around to face his aunt. He ran and gave her a hug.

” Aunt Martha! Am I glad to see you! ” he said. ” What’s the matter with you? Are you feeling all right?” asked Aunt Martha. She put her hand on Bobby’s forehead. ” I’m perfectly fine, ” laughed Bobby. ” Glad to hear it, ” replied Aunt Martha, “ because we’ve got a lot to do. ” She handed Bobby the vacuum cleaner.