25-DON'T YOU JUST LOVE FAMILY？

DON'T YOU JUST LOVE FAMILY? I was going to mention that my name is not Geronimama, but I didn't. I was too happy. We had found a real treasure after all! It looked like our adventure was over. That night, the Queen Ratsy headed for home. As much as I hate boats, I have to admit I was a little sad to go. The stars sparkled above our heads like diamonds in the dark sky. The ocean waves lapped gently against the sides of the boat. Maybe being a seamouse wasn't such a bad thing

after all. Well, as long as you stayed away from those scary catfish. Just then, Aunt Sweetfur's squeak broke into my thoughts. "Look! Look at that falling star!"

she cried. "How wonderful! Make a wish!" Without saying a word, she opened the locket she wore around her neck. The picture of Uncle Grayfur stared back at her.

My heart ached for my dear, sweet aunt. "We love you, Auntie," I said. Then we all did a group hug. I could have stayed there all day. Except Trap was standing on my paw. And my tail

was twisted up in Aunt Sweetfur's umbrella. And my sister's perfume was making me gag. Ah, don't you just love being part of a family?