“SHE COULD SEE THAT THE SHOWER WAS OVER.”
“Well, I must say, your Majesty, that your Excuses are not like those of some people, who use the same ones over and over again. Now, I’m sure no one has heard that Excuse before.”
“Oh no,” said Madame Penguin, “I always make it a rule to have a different Excuse every time.”
While they were talking, Girlie walked over to the door and looked out. She could see that the shower was over, and she came back and told the Wallypug so.
“Well, then, we must be going,” he said. “I’m sure we are very much obliged to your Majesty for allowing us to shelter here.”
“Oh, don’t mention it,” said Madame Penguin, coming to the door to see them off.
“Aren’t you coming to the excursion, too?” asked Girlie.
“No, dear,” said Madame Penguin. “I am going to stop at home and write an excuse for not going. Good-bye;” and, after shaking hands with them both, Madame Penguin hurried back into her little shop.