Charlotte's Web page 1 by ric gustafson
Mrs Arable was setting the table for breakfast.
8 year old Fern watched her father walk outside with something.in his hand. " Where's Papa going with that ax?".
" I believe out to the hoghouse". She kept setting the table. " Some pigs were born last night".
" Why does he need an ax?".
" One of the pigs is a runt". She put a pitcher of cream on the table. " It's very small and weak, it won't amount to anything".
Fern looked at her mother. " So?".
" Your father has decided to do away with it".
" You mean kill it?".
" Don't yell Fern". Mrs Arable sighed. " The pig would die anyway".
With horror on her face, Fern pushed her chair back. She got up and ran out the door.
It was springtime, As she ran, her sneakers were getting wet from the grass.
Finally, she caught up to her father.
research help: ' Charlotte's Web' by E B White
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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