Stanley Flat Again. Jeff Brown

‘Oh, all right! I can’t guess. Tell.’

      ‘Stanley’s flat again,’ said Arthur.

      Mr Lambchop put down his paper.

      Mrs Lambchop closed her eyes. ‘Flat again? Is that what you said?’

      ‘Yes,’ said Arthur.

      ‘It’s true.’ Stanley stood now beside Arthur in the doorway. ‘Just look.’

      ‘Good grief !’ said Mr Lambchop. ‘I can’t believe that bulletin board –’

      ‘It didn’t fall on me this time,’ Stanley said. ‘I just got flat. Arthur tried to pump me up, like before, but it hurt too much.’

      ‘Oh, Stanley!’ Mrs Lambchop ran to kiss him. ‘How do you feel now?’

      ‘Fine, actually,’ Stanley said. ‘Just surprised. Can I go to school?’

      Mrs Lambchop thought for a moment. ‘Very well. Eat your breakfast. After school we’ll hear what Dr Dan has to say.’