But we must be back aboard the space liner in two hours.
Will you be sure that we don't miss getting back here in the parking
block in time to lift off?'
Chug steps forward. He draws himself up to his full height, raises one
spaghetti-thin arm to point upward, and speaks with a deep voice.
'It shall be my honor and my pleasure,' he says, 'to show you all the
wonders of the Great Super-Rock Midway, and then to bring you back
here in time to return to your space liner. I, Chug-a-lug the Hooten-
Nanny, will be your guide.'
He proudly points at the brilliant, many-colored lights of the Super-Rock
Midway.
'We're off to the Midway with a fanfare, and in our finery and frippery,'
his voice booms like a drum, 'to see a galaxy of games which give
everyone gales of galloping giggles. If you wish, you can gulp gallons
of grape juice, and gaze and even gawk at glittering gold goblets and
gargantuan gemstones. You can also buy gewgaws, gimmicks, gizmos,
and glamorous gifts to give to your friends.'
Chug starts across the parking block, taking long steps.
'Hold on, there, Chug,' Stobey calls after him.
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