The Curlytops on Star Island by Howard R. (Howard Roger) Garis
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"Well, maybe this is a new kind."
Ted shook his head until his curls waggled. "I don't b'lieve so," he said. "Bang! There, me shoot you!" suddenly cried Trouble, and Ted and Jan heard something fall with a thud on the ground behind them. "Whoa, there!" cried Ted to Nicknack. "What are you shootin', Trouble baby?" he asked, turning to look at his little brother. "Me shoot a bunny rabbit," was the answer. "Oh, there _is_ a little bunny!" cried Jan, pointing to a small, brown one that ran along under the bushes, and then came to a stop in front of the goat-wagon, pausing to look at the children. "Me shoot him," said Trouble, laughing gleefully. "What with?" asked Ted, a sudden thought coming into his mind. "Trouble frow store thing at bunny," said the little boy, "It bwoke an' all white stuff comed out!" "Oh, Trouble, did you throw grandma's soda at the bunny?" cried Jan. "Yes, I did," answered Baby William. "And it's all busted!" exclaimed Ted, as he saw the white powder |
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