STRANGE GOINGS ON part 3
STRANGE GOINGS ON part 3
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"I say, Mrs Lacecap, have you heard the news? the most alarming stories are being broadcast, there is talk of wild jungle creatures, here in our village." said Mrs Fluffybot
"Oh don't be silly, how could there possibly be wild jungle anything living here in Hollyhock Hill, may I point out, that this is not a jungle. You have been taking too many sips of that medicinal brandy of yours I think " replied her friend Mrs Lacecap.
" No but it is true I tell you, it's being talked about all over the village, Miss Millie and Miss Molly swear they saw a suspicious looking creature lurking over by the lake. Mr Barkalot attempted to confront the creature but it bolted away at lightening speed." insisted Mrs Fluffybot."Well I am not one for believing the stories that spring forth from Catnip Downs, that lot are away with the pixies most of the time. Such a wicked lot they are an' all." answered Mrs Lacecap. "Here comes Mrs McKluckity lets ask her if she knows anything about it."
"Good Morning to you Mrs McKluckity, such a lovely day is it not ?, What a gorgeous umbrella you have there. By the way, have you by any chance heard of any strange goings on in the neighborhood lately ?" asked Mrs Lacecap
"And a very good morning to you Mrs Lacecap and to you too Mrs Fluffybot, oh thank you, yes I do so love this umbrella, it was a gift from my dear husband you know. He is such a darling man, always concerning himself with even the smallest details of my wellbeing. I am just so, so very blessed." answered Mrs McKluckity.
" Yes, yes, how nice for you dear, but do tell have you heard the latest gossip about wild jungle creatures here in our midst ?, and sleeping in the tree tops I am told, such strange goings on I must say". said Mrs Lacecap
"Oh!,but do excuse me, there is Mumma Bunny over by the ice-cream cart, I must speak with her on a matter of great urgency. My last batch of fig jam has gone quite moldy and I am sure she will know what to do about it. Cheerio then, do have a lovely day".
" There, you see Mrs Fulffybot, it is all nonsense, if there was any truth in the rumours going around Mrs McKluckity would surely know about it, she is in the know, you know, if you know what I mean." declared Mrs Lacecap.
"Well, I would hazard a bet that Miss Molly and Miss Millie do know a thing or two about it. Lets see if we can find them." said Miss Fluffybot.
"Ummm! No, it was very nice chatting with you dear, but I must be on my way and finish my shopping, we are having guests tonight for supper and I really haven't a moment to spare. Good luck with your enquiries," chuckled Mrs Lacecap.
Mrs Fluffybot hurried off to Catnip Downs and found not only Miss Millie and Miss Molly sitting outside discussing the matter, but Miss Pearl was there also and what a lot they had to say about it too.
"Oh good morning Miss Molly, Miss Millie, Miss Pearl, so nice to see you all enjoying the bit of sunshine we are having today, I will be so glad when winter is over and done with. I am so looking forward to the warmer weather, spring surely cannot be far away now." said Mrs Fluffybot
"Good Morning Mrs Fluffybot the three purred in unison. " Yes it is a lovely morning. What brings you to Catnip Downs may I ask ?" enquired Miss Molly.
"Well now," said Mrs Fluffybot " I was wondering if you might know, just what is going on. I have heard such strange reports of wild creatures sleeping in the trees, that I am quite beside myself."
"Yes I agree, there is definitely, something going on as it has been my experience that there is no smoke without fire. Mr Barkalot isn't giving anything away, and even Mr Woofley refuses to discuss any of the reports that are circulating. You can be sure something is dreadfully amiss" said Miss Molly.
"Oh my goodness," wailed Mrs Fluffybot " does this mean we are all going to be mauled in our own beds, something has to be done about this creature, what is it exactly, does anyone know, has anyone seen it even ?"
"Well, as a matter of fact, I have caught a glimpse of the thing, last night it was," whispered Miss Pearl
Looking around, just to make sure no-one else was in earshot, Miss Pearl continued on;
"Now do not repeat this to anyone, not a soul mind, I do not want to cause anybody any undue alarm.
I was on my way home, you see, from afternoon tea at Miss Ginger's. It was getting quite dark but there was a full moon, so I could easily see my way, when I heard a rustle in the bushes.
Just near the lake it was, which is not the usual way I go home, but I was in a bit of a hurry. Well I quickly hid myself as best as I could, and there passed by me, the most sinister looking creature that ever I did see.
At least ten feet tall it was and hairy all over. It's eyes gleamed bright yellow in the moonlight and smoke came pouring out of it's nostrils.
I held my breath and watched it slink off into the woods and slowly climb up one of the big Cypress trees."
Looking around, just to make sure no-one else was in earshot, Miss Pearl continued on;
"Now do not repeat this to anyone, not a soul mind, I do not want to cause anybody any undue alarm.
I was on my way home, you see, from afternoon tea at Miss Ginger's. It was getting quite dark but there was a full moon, so I could easily see my way, when I heard a rustle in the bushes.
Just near the lake it was, which is not the usual way I go home, but I was in a bit of a hurry. Well I quickly hid myself as best as I could, and there passed by me, the most sinister looking creature that ever I did see.
At least ten feet tall it was and hairy all over. It's eyes gleamed bright yellow in the moonlight and smoke came pouring out of it's nostrils.
I held my breath and watched it slink off into the woods and slowly climb up one of the big Cypress trees."
"Quick!!! get the smelling salts" called out Miss Millie " Mrs Fluffybot has fainted."
Mr Fluffybot, having been summoned by Miss Molly found his dear wife in a terrible state, she was blubbering on about fire eating monsters and that they were all going to be murdered in their beds, on and on she ranted.
Now Mr Fluffybot is a kindly gent, upright and of good character, and generally of a very easy going disposition.
He lovingly dotes on his sweet little wife.
Having realised what was going on Mr Fluffybot flew into a rage and gave Miss Pearl a good telling off,
" Just what do you think you're on about, terrifying my wife so, with your silly made up stories.
I am going to expose you for what you really are, a vicious, wicked, piece of gossiping bag of fur.
I shall report all of what you have said to the Chronicle and everybody will know what a nasty piece of work you really are." shouted the furious Mr Fluffybot.
The three felines, having great difficulty containing their mirth, stifling giggles behind their paws, watched as Mr Fluffybot escorted the still distraught, blubbering Mrs Fluffybot home.
" Oh me! Oh my!" sighed Miss Pearl," Who would have expected her to take on so, silly old thing, didn't she realise I was only joking."
And so it was done.
To be continued......
Reported by Jovi Woofley
Now Mr Fluffybot is a kindly gent, upright and of good character, and generally of a very easy going disposition.
He lovingly dotes on his sweet little wife.
Having realised what was going on Mr Fluffybot flew into a rage and gave Miss Pearl a good telling off,
" Just what do you think you're on about, terrifying my wife so, with your silly made up stories.
I am going to expose you for what you really are, a vicious, wicked, piece of gossiping bag of fur.
I shall report all of what you have said to the Chronicle and everybody will know what a nasty piece of work you really are." shouted the furious Mr Fluffybot.
The three felines, having great difficulty containing their mirth, stifling giggles behind their paws, watched as Mr Fluffybot escorted the still distraught, blubbering Mrs Fluffybot home.
" Oh me! Oh my!" sighed Miss Pearl," Who would have expected her to take on so, silly old thing, didn't she realise I was only joking.""Well well," said Miss Molly " Seems you have gone a bit too far this time my dear, you had better send an especially lovely basket of flowers with a note of apology, begging forgiveness."
To be continued......
Reported by Jovi Woofley
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