Arthur's Pen Pal

Arthur's Pen Pal

It was Sunday night. Mother and Father had gone out to dinner. The baby-sitter was watching television. Violet was doing her homework. She drew a picture of a cow eating grass. " Arthur, " she said, " will you help me with my homework? Will you help me show how milk is made?"

" I can't, " said Arthur. “ I am writing a letter to my pen pal. " “ Who is your pen pal?” asked Violet. “ His name is Sandy, " said Arthur, “ and he has a big brother. ” " There is a girl in my class named Sandy, " said Violet. " My pen pal is a boy, " said Arthur. " He is learning karate and he plays the drums. ”

“ Will you help me after you write to your pen pal?" asked Violet. “ Why do you always need help?" asked Arthur. “ Little sisters are a pain. " “ Violet! " called the baby-sitter. " It is time to take your bath. " Violet finished her homework. She put her pencils and eraser in her pencil case. She laid out a clean dress and a ribbon for her hair. Then she went to take her bath.

Arthur finished writing his letter. He wrote, Dear Sandy, I am glad you are my pen pal. I have a little sister. I wish I had a little brother. I wish I had drums. Send me a picture of yourself. Your friend, Arthur Arthur looked in his pocket for Sandy's address.

He pulled out two bottle caps, a baseball card, and some marbles. He pulled out some string and some chewed chewing gum. He pulled out a rubber snake and half of a melted chocolate bar. “ Arthur! " called the baby-sitter. " Get ready for bed. ”