Bobby and Betty with the workers

by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp

“Mother, when may we go to the baker’s shop and buy chocolate cookies?” asked Bobby.

“I am going to the grocery store tomorrow,” said Mother. “You and Bobby may go with me.”

“Perhaps I’ll buy something at the grocery store,” said Bobby.

“Perhaps I’ll buy a banana,” said Betty.

“Perhaps I’ll buy a big plum,” said Bobby.

“Perhaps I’ll buy a pear,” said Betty. “I like pears. I like them better than bananas.”

“Oh, I know what I’m going to buy,” said Bobby. “I’m going to buy a lollipop.”

“Perhaps I’ll buy a lollipop,” said Betty.

“You make me think of a story,” said Father.