November 23
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"NOW, Alice," said her mother, "listen carefully. I want a
pound of sugar, a loaf of bread, a bunch of carrots, and a spool
of thread from the store. Can you remember?"
'Tll remember," said Alice. "I was five yesterday."
So Alice went out the door and down the walk. "A pound
of sugar—a loaf of bread—a bunch of carrots—a spool of
thread." It made a nice tune and she began to skip a little
faster. "A pound of sugar—a loaf of—"
'Where are you going so fast this morning, Alice?" asked
Mrs. Barrett who lived next door.
"I'm going to the store and I mustn't forget," said Alice, as
she skipped along singing her song. "Carrots—a bunch of
thread—a loaf of sugar—a pound of bread."
"Alice, let's play in the sandbox," called Billy.
But Alice wouldn't stop. "I'm going to the store and I mustn't
forget," she called and went on with her skipping and singing.
"A spool of carrots—a bunch of thread."
By this time Alice was at the store.
"Are you doing the shopping today?" asked Mr. Brown.
'&s," answered Alice, "and I didn't forget. I want a loaf
Of sugar, a pound of bread, a spool of carrots, and a bunch
of thread."
Mr. Brown looked puzzled for a minute, then he laughed.
you didn't forget, you just got tangled. I think you want
a Pound of sugar, a loaf of bread, a bunch of carrots, and a
of thread." That is what he gave Alice.
Alice paid him, took the bag and skipped home.
"l didn't forget," she told her mother. "I just got tangled,
but Mr. Brown untangled me."
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