25-TEN MINUTES TO PARTY TIME!

TEN MINUTES TO PARTY TIME! Before I could try out one of my new chairs, the doorbell rang. I opened it. Thirty rodents marched inside. They wore white waiter uniforms. They were carrying platters of food. Behind them strode a PLUMP mouse. He had curled whiskers and a sly smile. I recognized him right away. It was the famous chef Saucy Le Paws. He had his own television show, Slice and Dice for Mice! I was so surprised to see him. But I was even more surprised to see who was with him.

It was none other than my cousin Trap! My cousin waved his paw in the air. "Bet you didn't know I was Saucy's friend, did you, Gerrykins?" he smirked. "We went to Little Tales Academy together. He made the best spitballs in class!" My jaw hit the ground. Saucy Le Paws? The famous chef? Made spitballs? I thought he only made gourmet cheese balls! Before I could ask, Trap thumped me on the back. "Tonight is your lucky night, Geronimoid," he squeaked. "Saucy has agreed to cook for you!"