5-09 Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Chapter 9 Mercy was still on the living-room couch. KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK. She opened one eye. KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK. Mercy opened both eyes. The Watsons' front door swung open.

" Mercy, " said Stella, " we are having a tea party and you are invited. " Mercy yawned. " I don't think she's interested, " said Frank.

" There will be big pieces of cake and cream puffs and cheese toast, " said Stella. Mercy sat up. Actually, she was interested. " There will be eclairs and pancakes and enchiladas, " said Stella. Mercy was very interested. " But, " said Stella, " if you come to the tea party, you have to wear a hat. Everybody at a proper tea party wears a hat. "

Mercy thought about hats. She thought about food. She got off the couch. She followed Frank and Stella out the front door.