Tale #24 -- Dancing Bear Says Good-Bye

"That was a wonderful party," Dancing Bear said to Ben. "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Ben said. "Maybe you can come next year."

"I'd like that," Dancing Bear said. "Nobody ever invited me to a party before."

Dancing Bear walked back to 906 Alexandra and went to bed. In the morning, she got up, said good-bye to David McDougall and the cats, and went back to her cave in the forest.

"It's going to be quiet around here without that Dancing Bear." Bandit said.

"Peace and quiet are good," Oreo said. "I like to sleep without being disturbed."

"I guess so," Bandit said. "But this might be too much of a good thing. I can hardly wait for spring."