Page 79 - Book 8 Matty Hedgehog and the Paper Chase

SNOW PICNIC SURPRISE
‘I want to thank you, and Sam,’ smiled Gilmore Duck. ‘It’s a wonderful gesture and our family are grateful. Now we can start again, Betsy. If ever you need our help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. In fact, I’m sure Saskia won’t be able to stay away. I hope Matty will be home soon. Goodbye.’
Sam and Betsy had given the Duck family enough funds to rebuild their home and business. Betsy Hedgehog blushed at Gilmore’s words, and for once was stuck for words. However, she failed to tell Sam that the ducks’ new business title would include the words: “Part of the Hog Bakery Group.”
Finally, the Hog Bakery was open for business. Betsy Hedgehog stood in the kitchen, kneading the dough for her last batch of cornbread and thinking about her son, Matty.