The Piano

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Oliver and his father finished enlarging the pantry, then started digging out and building a room for the piano. They did most of the work in the evenings and on weekends. Timmy and Brianna would sometimes help. Timmy lend a hand in digging out the room, while Brianna helped Mrs. Dingle-Mouse keep the dust under control.
They spent last week putting up wax wall panels. Each panel had to be cut carton had to cut from a used milk carton and glued in place with a special adhesive to make it water tight, before being painted.
Timmy watched Mr. Dingle-Mouse as he painted the walls. “It was a good that Oliver filled your pantry with pumpkins.”
Mr. Dingle-Mouse dipped his brush in the bucket of paint. “Why’s that?”
“Because you wouldn’t have discovered there was no space for his piano.”
Mr. Dingle-Mouse handed Oliver his paintbrush. “Go ahead and put the finishing touches on the piano room.”
Oliver took the brush and painted the spot just in front of the door. “It’s finished and only one day behind.”
Mr. Dingle-Mouse put his paw on Oliver’s shoulder. “We would have been finished sooner if Timmy didn’t paint himself into a corner.”
“It wasn’t that bad,” said Brianna. “We had two hours of peace and quite while Timmy waiting for the paint to dry.”
“Enough talk.” Timmy rubbed his hands. “Let’s go and get the piano before the Unk Yard closes.”
“The paint has to dry before you bring in the piano.” Mr. Dingle-Mouse wiped his paws in a cloth. “So you got time to help me clean up before you go.”
The little mice cleaned up and put away Mr. Dingle-Mouse’s tools. Oliver got two green 100-silver dollars from his room.
“Wow! I have never seen a 100-silver dollar before.” Timmy held out his paw. “Where did you get it?”
“From the bank.” Oliver passed ...

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...t, he paid for the delivery, because he had no idea of how to get it home. I’ll have it delivered tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow!” Oliver’s eyes widen. “But I’m tired of staying after school to practice.”
“I wish I could deliver it today, but my truck is out and it would be back in time,” said Mr. Rat.
Oliver dragged his feet as he walked out. “I was looking forward to having something in the room today.”
Timmy picked up the piano bench. “Can we take this?”
“Sure,” said Mr. Rat, “but I’m not offering a discount on delivery.”
Timmy carried the bench until they got outside the Unk Yard gate where he put it down and sat on it. “This is heavy can you help me.”
“Sure.” Brianna put her paw on one side of the bench and motioned with her head for Oliver to take the other side.
Oliver bend down to lift his side of the bench. “We can’t carry you too.”
Timmy slide off the bench. “Cats!”

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