12-JUST SIGN HERE!

JUST SIGN HERE! Soon we were landing. My pretty new friend was still chattering away. "Oh, silly me," she laughed. "I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is PENELOPE POISONFUJR. But you can call me P.P. for short." She winked. I grinned. Maybe this would be a good time to mention my pen pal idea. After all, I didn't want to lose touch with P.P. She was one special mouse. But before I had a chance to ask, P.P. began whispering in my ear. "Do you know why I'm going to the Rio Mosquito?" she asked. Then she told me. It seemed Penelope had signed up to take some kind of special

course. The course was only open to a few CHOICE RODENTS. Suddenly, she grabbed both of my paws. "I just had the greatest idea!" she squeaked. "Why don't you come with me?" She pulled out a piece of paper from her bag. "All you have to do is sign this form!" she added. I didn't know what to say. I had never met such a bold mouse before. Bold and charming. "Well, I'm sort of traveling with my family," I began. I glanced at the back of the plane. My cousin was busy launching spitballs into the air. I pictured the vacation. Trap would probably be playing pranks on me the whole time. I'd end up with a knot in my tail and itching powder in my bed. I turned back to my new friend. "What kind of course is it?" I asked.

P.P. threw her paw around my shoulder. "TRUST ME," she murmured. "IT'S JUST WHAT YOU NEED. YOU'LL FEEL LIKE A NEW MOUSE!" Now I pictured myself in a lush green tropical paradise. Maybe we would do yoga by the pool. Or some deep-breathing exercises by the soothing ocean. "Are you sure it's going to be relaxing?" I asked. "I guarantee it's going to be the best thing for you," P.P. insisted. She smiled flirtatiously.

I was completely charmed. So I signed. In a flash, she snatched up the form. For some reason, she had the strangest look on her face. No, it wasn't a smile this time. It was more like a sneer. "LET THE FUN AND GAMES BEGIN!" she squeaked. How very strange, I thought. fclnef. Where had I heard those same words before?