He proved
conclusive he'd used every spare moment he'd had since Junior was in short
clothes, carrying him to Multiopolis to amuse him, and feed him treats,
and show him shows; so he was to blame if Junior developed a big consuming
appetite for such things. How does the argument strike you?"
"Sound!" cried Douglas. "Perfectly sound! It's precisely what the land
owners are doing every day of their lives, and then wailing because the
cities take their children. I've had that studied out for a year past."
"Well Peter figured it right there for us in detail," said Mickey. "Then
he tackled Ma Harding and her sunup, and then he thought out a way to
furnish entertainment and all the modern comforts right there at home."
"What entertainment?" said Douglas.
"Well he specified saddles and horses to ride," grinned Mickey, "and
swimming, and a fishing-boat and tackle for all of us, a launch on
whatever lake we like best, a big entertainment house with a floor for
skating and dancing, and a stage for plays we will get up ourselves, and a
movie machine.
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