Penelope was so busy doing what the
book said that she didn’t give her
children help and love.
Number 1 brought her a beautiful
picture that he had drawn at school.
But Penelope didn’t stop doing the
dishes to admire it.
Number 2 offered to help her. “I can
do the dishes for you,” Number 2 said.
“Quiet,” Penelope said. She didn’t
accept Number 2’s offer.
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