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100 For instance, heroes—superheroes—were born of
ridiculous and unlikely circumstances: spider bites,
chemical spills, planetary dislocation, and, in the case
of Alfred T. Slipper, from accidental submersion in an
industrial-size vat of cleaning solution called
Incandesto! (The Cleaning Professional’s
Hardworking Friend).
101 “I don’t think you have a brain tumor,” said Flora.
“There might be another explanation.”
102 “Uh-huh,” said Mrs. Tickham. “What’s the other
explanation?”
103 “Have you ever heard of Incandesto?”
104 “What?” said Mrs. Tickham.
“Who,” said Flora. “Incandesto is a who. He’s a
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superhero.”
“Right,” said Mrs. Tickham. “And your point is?”
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107 Flora raised her right hand. She pointed with a
single finger at the squirrel.
108 “Surely you’re not implying …” said Mrs.
Tickham.
The squirrel lowered the vacuum cleaner to the
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ground. He held himself very still. He considered
both of them. His whiskers twitched and trembled.
There were cracker crumbs on his head.
considered If you considered something, you thought about it carefully.
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