“Dud was going to be a pirate but Billy told him of some other good idea so I’m going to use the pirate’s things,” said Paul.
“Yes, Bill and I are going to be a pair but we need you to help us make the things, Mrs. Remington,” added Dudley.
“What is it?”
“Why, mother, Dud and I want to be bears—a white polar bear for me and a cinnamon bear for Dud, and we need some old blankets for the suits,” explained Billy.
“I wouldn’t want to spoil any good blankets by cutting them up for suits but Anna has some white cotton flannel for the polar bear and I think I know where there is some brown material that will do for the other and you can sew the bear rug on the back of it,” suggested Mrs. Remington.
“And maybe you and Anna can cut out and stitch up the suits—that will be all, you know. Dud and I will do all the rest,” wheedled Billy.
“There isn’t anything else to do after that, is there?” laughed Anna.
“To make two bear skins seems a large order, Billy,” said Mrs. Remington. Then thoughtfully, added, “Maybe we can use the pattern of the sleeping suits that have feet and mittens attached! And we have the sewing machine that will run up the seams quickly.”
“Of course! It will be dead easy!” said Dudley.
“And be sure you leave enough room when you cut out the stuff, to give us a chance to stuff pillows in front. We’re going to be big fat bears, you see,” added Billy, with concern.