The Fluff Gang and the New Neighbour Page 2

  It was Herbert who thought of the answer;

  Titch must hear Puscus singing a song

  When he wasn’t feeling as grumpy

  And not been without sleep for so long.

  They waited until after they’d eaten,

  Were relaxed and in a good mood,

  Then requested a song from Puscus

  To bring to an end the feud.

  When the cat sang out his sweetest;

  The big bear’s face was a beam

  “I’m sorry I have a quick temper,

  I’m not really as bad as I seem!”

  Tuppy’s Treat

  The three bears, Squiggle and Tuppy

  Played happily day after day

  But the new friends were unhappy

  That the small bears long couldn’t stay

  They had to return to their parents

  But promised they’d come back again

  As soon as the holidays started,

  They’d catch the very first train.

  Their last day drew nearer and nearer

  Off Squiggle’s nose dropped a big tear

  So Tuppy decided he’d better

  Try make all their blues disappear.

  He’d take them on an adventure

  Though the grownups might not understand

  So it would have to be kept a secret

  Otherwise it might well be banned.

  They all got up early that morning

  And set off as if out to play

  But soon from the garden they wandered;

  Before long they were off on their way

  The small bears were very excited

  And Squiggle was squeaking so loud

  That Tuppy called out, “Do be quiet!”

  That noise will bring out a crowd.”

  The others they walked on in silence

  Said Tuppy, “Oh, don’t make a fuss

  You’ll enjoy where we’re going; it’s special,

  Complete with a big octopus!”

  Marine-Land had only just opened

  When the friends arrived at the place

  When the puppy took out five tickets,

  They others all laughed, “This is ace!”

  “But Tuppy where did you get them?”

  Squiggle said, “those tickets aren’t cheap.”

  “What you don’t know can’t hurt you,” said Tuppy

  It’s a secret that I mean to keep.”

  The aquarium was so fascinating

  Crammed full of things maritime

  The octopus was all of their favourites.

  They’d enjoyed such a wonderful time.

  Mystery Solved

  They arrived home from their day out

  But ran straight into trouble.

  Everyone thought they’d gone missing

  Burst was their happy bubble.

  Tuppy stepped forward to tell them

  He’d persuaded the others to come

  And he also bought them the tickets

  He had wanted to be a good chum

  Nelliphant’s face grew anxious,

  Tuppy stopped wagging his tail

  “So where did you get the money?”

  Asked Nelliphant, looking quite pale.

  Titch McHaggis felt very sorry,

  For the mischievous little pup

  It was he who’d paid him the wages

  For digging his garden weeds up.

  He hadn’t wanted to tell them

  After the way he’d behaved in the past

  And he’d asked that the pup keep it secret

  Said Puscus, “Well, I’m flabbergast!”

  Who Named the Three Bears?

  Before the young bears had departed

  The Fluff Gang wanted to know;

  Who had given them their strange names?

  Titch grinned, and laughed, “Ho, ho, ho.

  I’m afraid that that was my fault;

  It’s how they look don’t you see.,

  Hamish, for instance, looks Scottish,

  With his scarf of bright tartan, like me.

  Young Irish, it’s obvious surely,

  How many like him have you seen

  Not one more, that I’ll wager,

  With a coat as brilliant a green.

  As for Bandit, well I ask you,

  There’s nothing more really to say,

  His coat may be yellow and golden

  But that black mask’s a dead give away!”

  Story’s End

  The small bears returned to their parents

  Their visit had come to an end

  Still the Fluff Gang were all delighted

  Their new neighbour was now a good friend.