Bumlets *Looking dejected after wandering through the house*: Can you believe it? Not a ceiling fan in the whole joint.

Snipeshooter: And she took away my cigar too.

Skittery: Yeah, let's get outta here.

David: No, we can't leave now, it'd be rude. Besides, it's cold out there.

Whole group of newsies *Looking to Jack for advice.*

Jack: Well, the story is about us and a goil. What do you say Spot?

Spot: Well, Jacky-boy, I say that if you stay, I stay.

Jack*peeking around the corner into the kitchen*: Shhh..cheeze it, it's the bul..er, sit down you guys.

JP *Tray in hands passes out glasses to the boys with the help of the little girl.*: Here you go.

Mush: Wow, I got my own glass.

Blink: Yeah, we don't have to share.

JP: Why on Earth would you have to share?

Mush *Shruggs* : It just seems to work out that way.

Little Girl: Mommy, can we start now?

JP: Yes, of course, let's see, where were we?

Spot: The goil, you were reading about the goil.

Race: Yeah, she was short.

Pie Eater: With hair, she had hair.

Jack: You schumcks, she was tall with auburn hair. Hair, of course she had hair.

JP *Clearing throat loudly to quiet the peanut gallery*: This young woman lived in the largest house in a tiny village atop the largest hill.

Crutchy: Holy crap, guys did you see the size of that rat?

Spot: Never fear, Brooklyn is here. *Pulling out his slingshot, loading it and preparing to fire.*

Little Girl *Impatiently looking at everyone in the room* :Mommy they're doing it again. *Looking directly at Crutchy with a deep scowl* : And that wasn't a rat, it was Brutus. *Slapping slingshot out of Spot's hands* Don't hurt him.

Mush: What the heck is a Brutus.

Little Girl: He's a kitty. Geez, boys are dumb.

Spot: That was a cat?

JP: Yes and there are two others wandering around, if you could please refrain from shooting them with marbles, I would appreciate it greatly. Also, *looking at Crutchy* my husband has very strict rules about using the word C-R-A-P around the little one. She has a tendency to use it over and over again. There's a bit of fear she might say it a school someday.

Blink *Looking a bit anxious*: Um, where's the uh, um, uh.

JP: Down the hall on your right.

Blink: Thanks.

JP: Well, looks like we're stopping again.





Shortie: Thaaaaaannnnnnks!!

Rumor: I can't take full credit for the format, Dreamer offered a few suggestions. And I love fairy tales, who can't use a happy ending once and awhile, even if it's not your own? My daughter is the cutest little girl in the world and I'm not biased in the least. If you like the movie references, this chapter should add to the chuckles.

Atlantic: Maybe it is you??? =)

Ireland O'Reily: Random, yeah, that's the word for it. I was thinking partially psycho, but random will work. Seems I am never able to finish a story, my friends are always trying to finish for me.

Arlene: I hope I'm not letting you down here and that you enjoy this chapter. I'm trying to think like a teenage boy-may have to consult the hubby here. Hoping to tell the story soon, but they just won't leave me alone to read.

Kaylee: Thank you for your faithful reviewing!!! You even followed me to another story. Hope I can keep you laughing.

Dreamer: Awwwwww...I've inspired someone. I'm not sure I've ever done that before, but hey, if it means you're going to be putting out more stories, I'm all over it. What else can I do to inspire you? Waiting patiently.well, as patiently as I can...