She was the meanest grumpiest old lady in the village and there was no way George was going to get his ball back.
But it was his favourite ball.
George’s mum said bring the dog.
George was confused but with trembling legs he walked his puppy up to old Ms. Grutel’s house.
She opened the door with a snarl but when she set her eyes on lil Cadbury she bent over, baby talking, and scooped lil Cadbury into her arms.
George stood there dumbfounded.
He didn’t know Ms. Grutel possessed such reservoirs of affection.
All his previous encounters with her had been filled with bitterness and spite.
Now here she was fawning over lil Cadbury.
It’s funny how a puppy can show you a whole new side to a person.
Thomas Duggan 