RUPERT AND THE SECRET BOAT

Gregory awaits the answers to his questions. The fisherman gives a mischievous smile. “Yes, the sea does go up and down,” he says. “It doesn’t run over the edge because there isn’t any edge. It’s making a lovely home for sea-serpents and mermaids and merboys and…”“Don’t tell him too many fairy stories,” Rupert laughs. “Come on, Gregory. There’s someone else to ask over there.” And off they go.

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“Hi, stop!” the little bear chimes in, “He might believe those yarns you spin!”

“There’s someone else not far ahead,” Says Rupert. “Let’s ask him instead.