Page 60 - Nuts to You - The Nutcracker Retold

But as it is with all of us when we get into this state of self- misery and pity and pouting, the sad fact remains that we were born. And the only thing left to do – is to get on with whatever it is that we must get on with.
And so it was with Reggie. He knew he couldn’t open the door. He’d tried with all his strength – hadn’t he? He’d have to go back to Mummy and ask for help – wouldn’t he? She was sure to understand after he told her how he had worked and worked to open the door – wouldn’t she? Surely, when he showed her his broken claw, she’d see that he had done his best and she’d come help – wouldn’t she?
Not sure of any of the answers, but afraid the answer was ‘NO’ to all of them, Reggie turned tail and headed back into the darkness to the Land of Sweets ... and his mother.
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