Gilbert's Surprise
Gilbert slept in today. By the time he woke up, Melody had already gotten up and dressed. He stretched his little back leg and yawned. Suddenly he heard someone call his name. It sounded far away. He grabbed his favorite bone and hopped out of bed. While in search of the doll who called his name, he also hoped maybe someone would want to play Bone with him. Bone was his favorite game. He heard voices above his head. It was coming from the top bunk. Placing his paws on the side rung, he barked a greeting. 'Mrph,' he said. It was hard to bark with a bone in your mouth. A little Pommie face peeked over the side. 'Bork,' said Henry to his friend. Louisa's face also appeared. 'We can't play right now, Gilbert,' she said, Aria is reading us a story.' Gilbert turned and made the long jump off the dresser. He heard a voice humming and went toward it. It was Sophie. 'Mrph,' said Gilbert. 'I can't play, Gilbert, I'