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The Bureau of Dreams to be Continued
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"A present," said Piglet very loudly.
"Meaning me again?"
"Yes."
"My birthday still?"
"Of course, Eeyore."
"Me going on having a real birthday?"
"Yes, Eeyore, and I brought you a balloon."
"Balloon?" said Eeyore. "You did say balloon? One of those big colored things you blow up? Gaiety, song and dance, here we are and there we are?"
"Yes, but I'm afraid—I'm very sorry, Eeyore; but when I was running along to bring it you, I fell down."
"Dear, dear, how unlucky! You ran too fast, I expect. You didn't hurt yourself, Little Piglet?"
"No, but I — I — oh, Eeyore, I burst the balloon!" There was a very long silence. "My balloon?" said Eeyore at last.
Piglet nodded.
"My birthday balloon?"
