Five Get Into a Fix (17 page)

“He"s calling the dogs,” said Anne. “Just as he cal ed them up the tunnel. Well - they certainly deserve a good dinner!”

Then down to the door came the seven dogs, jostling each other, barking excitedly.

Morgan threw them the slices of turkey, and they gobbled the tasty bits up greedily.

“Woof!” said Timmy politely from behind him, and Morgan turned. He solemnly cut a big slice and a little slice.

“Here!” he said to Timmy and Dave. “You did well too! Catch!”

“There"l not be much left of your birthday turkey!” said his mother, half-cross, half-amused.

“Now fil your glasses again, children, and we wil drink to my Morgan - a better son there never was!”

Anne poured home-made lemonade into the empty glasses, while Morgan sat and smiled, listening to his seven dogs stil barking together outside.

“Happy birthday, happy birthday! ” shouted everyone, raising their glasses, and Julian added his own few words.

“Happy birthday, sir - and may your voice NEVER grow less!”