"Nuisance is like a wet muddy Newfoundland pup that wants to live in your lap," said Snorky at the end of the second week.
"Some day," said Skippy shaking his head, "my worse nature is going to rise up and get the better of me."
"I hope I see it!" said Snorky enthusiastically.
"Of course I'll have to hold in until after Thanksgiving," said Skippy disconsolately.
"What? Oh, naturally."
CHAPTER XL
Reality Minus Hippo
THANKSGIVING over, Snorky confidently waited the explosion.