5-15 Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Chapter 15 Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet rolled off the table. She wrapped her arms around Merey. " Think. . . like. . . a. . . pig?" said Francine. Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson came running into the backyard.

" You found her! " said Mrs. Watson. " You are our hero! " said Mr. Watson. " You landed right directly on top of your head! " said Frank. " I do feel a little woozy, " said Francine. " Maybe you're just hungry, " said Mrs. Watson. " Maybe you need some toast. " " Toast?" said Francine. Toast, thought Mercy. " These dogs look hungry, too, " said Mrs. Watson. " Would you fellows like some toast?"

" I wonder if this is a good idea, " said Francine Poulet as she let the dogs out of the truck.

" It's a wonderful idea, " said Mrs. Watson. " Now, Stella, run next door and invite Eugenia and Baby to our small celebration. " " Tell them it is in honor of. . . " Mr. Watson turned to Francine. " What is your name, my dear?" " My name is Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet, " said Francine, " and I've been trying to think like a pig. " " Well, " said Mr. Watson, " not just anybody can think like a pig. Not just anybody can be a porcine wonder. ”

" I guess not, " said Francine. " You keep trying, dear, " said Mrs. Watson. " In the meantime, let's all go have some toast! "