02 Uncle Freddie and Auntie Ethel

CHAPTER TWO UNCLE FREDDIE AND AUNTIE ETHEL Soon Ricky and his parents arrived at Cousin Lucy's house. "Hello, Ricky, my boy," said Uncle Freddie. He grabbed Ricky's hand and shook it hard. "Ow!" said Ricky. "Come on, now," said Uncle Freddie. "Nobody likes a wimpy handshake!"

Auntie Ethel reached down and kissed Ricky all over his face. "Yuck!" said Ricky. "Now, now," said Auntie Ethel. "Everybody loves kisses!"

Ricky's Mighty Robot wanted to say hello, too. He reached down and shook Uncle Freddie's hand. "Owza yowza!" shouted Uncle Freddie. "Nobody likes a wimpy handshake," Ricky giggled.

Then Ricky's Robot gave Auntie Ethel a big, slobbery kiss. "What's the matter?" Ricky laughed. "I thought you loved kisses!"

Ricky and his Mighty Robot flew into the backyard. There was Lucy, having a tea party with her pets.

"Wow!" cried Ricky. "Look how big your Jurassic Jackrabbits got!" "They like to eat," said Lucy. "So I named them Fudgie, Cupcake, and Waffles."