1-06 Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Chapter 6 What is going on in here?" asked Eugenia. " There's a monster outside, " said Baby. She pointed at the window. " That is not a monster, " said Eugenia. " That is the pig from next door. " " Mercy?" said Baby. Eugenia shook her fist.

" In my opinion, " said Eugenia, " pigs belong on farms. " " Yes, Sister, " said Baby. Eugenia tapped a knuckle against the window.

" Get out of my yard! " she shouted at Mercy. " Oh, Sister, " said Baby. " Don't yell at her. You'll hurt her feelings. " " She doesn't have feelings, " shouted Eugenia. " She's a pig! " " Oh, " said Baby, " I'm sure you're wrong, dear. " " I am not wrong! " Eugenia shouted. " I'm never wrong. I know a pig when I see one! " Eugenia scowled. She pressed her nose against the windowpane.

Mercy stared at Eugenia. Eugenia stared at Mercy.

" Pg! " shouted Eugenia. She turned and ran out of Baby's room. " Oh, dear, " said Baby Lincoln. " Oh, my. "