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[CHAP HEAD]Chapter three Goldie’s New Home
Keira kept a tight hold of Rosie’s lead so the puppy didn’t leap up again. “What if someone comes looking for the rabbit after we’ve gone?”
Bea wrinkled her forehead. “I know! We can ask Mrs Rinberg to put a note in her window. Lots of people come to the corner shop so there’s a good chance Goldie’s owner will see it. Then at least they’ll know where the rabbit is.”
“That’s a brilliant idea! I’ll go and ask.” Keira took Rosie into the corner shop and came out a minute later, smiling. “Mrs Rinberg says that’s fine! She was busy with lots of customers but she said she’ll put the note in the window as soon as things are quieter.”
Bea sighed with relief. “Thanks! Well, I’d better get back to the palace.”
“You’d better take these then.” Keira handed her friend the shopping bag with the sweets and the popcorn.
“Wow, we’ve been so busy that I’d almost forgotten about our sleepover!” Bea grinned. “I’m going to make a little house for Goldie in the garden. I’ll show it you when you come over at teatime.” She pulled Rosie’s dog treat out of the bag. “You’d better take this though. Rosie might want it.”
Rosie gave a loud woof and Keira laughed. “OK, see you soon!”
The girls said goodbye and Keira headed towards the café. Bea held Goldie tightly as she climbed the hill towards Ruby Palace. Sunshine poured down and the breeze lifted her dark curls.
People smiled and waved, as if they weren’t surprised at all to see her with an animal in her arms. The little rabbit settled down, quite happy to be carried all the way up the slope.
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