Dreams of a Kitten by Edward Drobinski - HTML preview

Dreams of a Kitten

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Timmy thought for a moment, his brow furrowed in concentration.

"Let's start by asking the people in the village nearby. Maybe

someone lost it and will be looking for it."

With a sense of determination, Stevie and Timmy set off towards

the village. As they walked, they encountered various woodland

creatures who offered their help. Stevie and Timmy’s old friend,

the wise old owl named Oliver suggested they make a sign to let

people know about the lost money.

"That's a great idea, Oliver!" Timmy said. "We'll make a sign

and put it up in the village square."

When they reached the village, Stevie and Timmy found a large

piece of cardboard and some markers. They carefully wrote a

message: "FOUND: $1000 in the woods. If you lost it, please come

to the village square to claim it."

They placed the sign in a prominent spot and waited patiently.

As the day went on, several villagers approached them, but none

of the greedy opportunists could provide any proof that the

money belonged to them. Stevie and Timmy began to worry that

greed permeated and that they might never find the rightful

owner.

Just as the sun began to set, a kind elderly woman named Mrs.

Thompson approached them. She looked worried and explained that