Laura Lee Hope

THE MAN ON THE PORCH ""Oh, Daddy, come and take him off! He's a terrible big one, and he's winkin' one of his claws at me! Come and take him off!"" ""All right, Mun Bun. I'll be there in just a second. Hold him under water so he won't let go, and I'll get him for you."" Daddy Bunker, who had been reading the paper on the porch of Cousin Tom's bu...

THE ELEPHANT AND THE MOUSE ""Oh, how large he is!"" ""Isn't he? And such wonderfully strong legs!"" ""See his trunk, too! Isn't it cute! And he is well stuffed! This is really one of the best toys that ever came into our shop, Geraldine; don't you think so?"" ""Yes, Angelina. I must call father to come and look at him. He will make a lovely pres...