Golden Box Book Publishing Pico The Pesky Parrot | Page 12

“Sure,” Sarah replied. “What can I do for you?”
“Sarah,” Molly began anxiously. “I hate to do this because
you don’t know me well, but I have no choice. Would you mind
taking care of my animals while I’m on vacation?” she blurted
out. “You see, my niece paid for two weeks for me at a beautiful
resort and I can’t take them with me.”
“Oh, Pico?” Sarah said, and her smile turned into a frown.
“The bird that screeches all day?”
“Yes, that’s the one,” Molly said with a heavy sigh. “I know
he’s a nuisance, but I’ve asked everyone… It’s okay if you can’t
take him.” Molly bowed her head sadly.
Sarah felt sorry for the sad, old lady and really wanted to help.
“I don’t have time to look after your bird because little Tina and
Tom are quite a handful, but I’ll ask Emma. If she helps, we’ll
take your bird.”
“Oh, thank you so much!” Molly said with hope in her voice.
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