The Hatopotamus: And Other Videoville Animal Stories
By Merv Lambert
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The Hatopotamus - Merv Lambert
The Hatopotamus
And Other Videoville Animal Stories
How Myrtle Turtle Became Famous and Got Her New Nickname
Celia Moo had not met Myrtle Turtle until the afternoon she drifted down on her parachute into Myrtle’s garden. Myrtle was very surprised to see a cow floating calmly towards her.
Oh dear! Oh dearie moo!
murmured Celia, as she landed gently in an untidy heap and the silk parachute dropped over her like a huge tablecloth.
Myrtle hurried to unwrap Celia from the parachute, pulling gently at the fabric with her teeth.
Hello,
she said. What are you doing here?
I’m not sure. I’m lost,
replied Celia, untangling her horns from the ‘chute. I was taking part in the sponsored parachute jump at the airfield, but I just drifted away.
Come and have a drink of my home-made lemonade,
offered Myrtle.
Thank you,
said Celia and soon they were lounging in the garden, sipping lemonade from some extra large glasses that Myrtle had found in her kitchen.
You know, I think you are amazing,
said Myrtle to her new friend. I’ve never done anything unusual, daring or adventurous. Of course turtles aren’t the right shape for riding motor-bikes or bungee-jumping. The most exciting moment of my week is when I change my library books.
They chatted for a while longer and then Celia said, I must get back home. Farmer Wellygreen will be getting worried.
Myrtle told Celia just to follow the road to the left outside her house. It will lead right into town,
she said.
The next day Myrtle’s phone rang. It was Celia.
I just wanted to say thank you for helping me yesterday and for being so kind.
Oh, that’s all right, Celia. Come and see me again. By the way, I’ve been thinking about you and your parachute. You’ve given me an idea. I’m going to try something new.
Ooh, moo! What is it?
asked Celia excitedly.
Well, I can’t tell you yet, as it may not happen. I’ve got to talk with my brothers first. I’ll ring and let you know.
O.K.,
said Celia happily. Bye.
Immediately Myrtle pressed a key on her phone and rang her brothers Burt and Kurt.
Hi, Myrtle,
said Kurt. Have you drunk all that wine we sent you for your 80th birthday last week?
Not yet. I’m expecting you and Burt to help me finish it, but that’s not why I’m calling.
Quickly she told him what she wanted him to find for her.
O.K., Little Sister,
said Kurt. It may take a day or two.
Every evening that week Myrtle waited for one of her brothers to call her. They did