THE BALLOON MAN
“O Betty!” cried Bobby. “The balloon man is coming. I can hear his horn.”
“I can see him,” said Betty. “Just look!”
“My!” said Bobby. “Aren’t they pretty? I wish I could have a red balloon.”
“Let’s ask Mother if we can buy one,” said Betty.
Bobby ran and Betty ran, but Betty ran the faster.
“O Mother!” cried Betty. “Please give me ten cents. I want to buy a balloon.”
“Please give me ten cents,” said Bobby. “I want to buy a red balloon. Just look at it, Mother!”