Laddie's

Laddie's pony was all white, with pinkish nose and ears.

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They were too much worried about the littlest Bunker to laugh at Laddie's riddle.

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But Laddie's "riddle" seemed to think the fun had gone on long enough, and it didn't want to be guessed about any more.

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"The Italian may be along pretty soon looking for it," said William, the chauffeur, who had been called from the garage to see Laddie's new pet.

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Laddie put up his hand to stroke the funny little creature, which seemed to like it, crouching down on Laddie's shoulder and nestling close to him.

Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's Laura Lee Hope

Laddie's real name was Fillmore Bunker, but he was seldom called that.

Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's Laura Lee Hope

"What have you there, Sonny?" asked Laddie's mother, as she saw him standing in front of Russ, Rose and the others, with something under his coat.

Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's Laura Lee Hope

Out on the porch Mrs. Bunker found her six children, for Rose had followed her mother out of the house, finally running ahead of her to see if any one had yet guessed Laddie's latest riddle.

Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's Laura Lee Hope

Laddie's, too, had begun to bob about, and he said:

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As he spoke a funny little wrinkled black face, followed by a little brown furry body and a long tail, scrambled out from under Laddie's buttoned coat and sat on his shoulder.

Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's Laura Lee Hope