5-05 Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Chapter 5 1Yleanwhile, back on the Watsons' patio, the Watsons were wondering where Mercy had gone. " She was here just a minute ago, " said Mrs. Watson. " She can't have gone far, " said Mr. Watson. Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson went looking for Mercy.

" Oh, " said Mrs. Watson, " there she is. And look, she's playing a game of tag with Eugenia. They look so happy. '"

" I don't think that Sister is playing, " said Baby. " And I don't think that Sister is happy. " " She's not?" said Mr. Watson " No, " said Baby, " she's not. Mercy ate every one of Sister's pansies. " " She must be hungry, " said Mrs. Watson. " Mercy! " Mrs. Watson called. " Come inside and have a little toast with a great deal of butter on it. " Mercy came running. She came running quickly. Mercy loved toast.

She particularly loved toast with a great deal of butter on it.