13-KAFKA, THE FAITHFUL COCKROACH

KAFKA, THE FAITHFUL COCKROACH Before I could question the boys, I felt something lick my ankle! Then I heard a bark. "ARF!" "Kafka has sniffed out something!" shrieked Creepella. I turned around and looked at my ankle. A huge cockroach sat there! It was sitting on its hind legs and barking like a dog. "ARF! ARF! ARF!" "Quiet!" I hissed. But it was too late. Madame Latomb lifted the tablecloth. "Come on out, you little scoundrels!" she commanded. Snip and Snap crawled out from under the

table. I had no choice but to follow them. Creepella shrieked. "My hearse used to be so gloomy! And now it looks cheerful!" "HE DID IT!" said Snip, pointing to Snap. "HE DID IT!" said Snap, pointing to Snip. The boys looked at each other. Then they pointed at me! "No, he did it!" they squeaked. "I did not!" I protested. Creepella batted her green eyes. "Naughty boy, Geronimo. You must give me a kiss, and I'll forgive you." Before I could protest, she puckered up her snout and kissed me!

KAFKA THE COCKROACH Who Is He? The much-loved pet cockroach of the Cacklefur family. His cockroach house is in the courtyard, but he loves to sleep in Shivereen's bed. She takes him for a walk every morning. His Secret: He can't get enough Cockroach Crunchies!