Щенок Элли, или Долгая дорога домой / Ellie the Homesick Puppy

‘We’re all going to be so busy, you’ll hardly notice she’s gone,’ Dad said encouragingly.

Megan held Ellie tightly, feeling the warm weight in her arms. She didn’t want to send Ellie away. Not when she was already upset. She was sure Ellie would hate it.

‘She won’t understand,’ she said sadly. ‘I know she loves Gran, but she’s never stayed with her[63]. She’s never stayed anywhere without me! She’ll think I’ve abandoned her… She’s really confused with all the packing already, and she doesn’t understand what’s going on. Couldn’t I[64] just be really, really careful and keep her in the garden and not let her get in the way?’ Megan begged. ‘I know Gran will look after her, but Ellie’s used to having me. She’ll be miserable somewhere else. And Gran’s got a cat – that’s not going to work! Sid will hate having Ellie in the house!’

Megan looked down at the puppy. Ellie quite liked chasing cats…

‘I’m sure your gran will sort them out,’ Dad said, smiling. ‘Sid and Ellie will probably be curled up on the sofa together by the time we go and pick Ellie up.’