3-12 Mercy Watson Fights Crime

Chapter 12 In reality, Leroy Ninker was a small thief on the back of a big pig. But in Leroy's mind, he was a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in the Wild West.

" Being a cowboy is hard work, " said Leroy Ninker. " I need some refreshment. " Leroy reached into his shirt pocket. He grabbed hold of a Butter Barrel candy. He unwrapped it with one hand. He put it in his mouth.

" Ah, " said Leroy Ninker, " this is the life. " But just then, the pig kicked up her heels. The pig bucked. The pig reared. Leroy Ninker lost his grip. " Yippie—" said Leroy.

He flew through the air. " I—" said Leroy. He landed on his back. " Oh! " said Leroy Ninker.