10/18/2026
A Monkey’s Business
Part three
When the time was right, I slipped out the door and around the corner. I could now see the cage and the monkey. I stopped short of the cage in about the same area as daddy had. I looked at the monkey that was looking right back at me. It was in a big metal cage. It looked safe enough to me. I walked a little closer to get a better look. The monkey just sort of sat there watching my every move. As I approached the cage the monkey sat without making a move. I watched he watched. When I got within 2 feet of the cage the monkey threw something at me, which now covered my entire front from top to bottom. It smelled terrible and was brown in color. I screamed and ran back inside the shop. My father came running toward me but stopped a little short. He looked and I stood there. I was covered with lots of brown stuff. Not only that, but the smell was horrible. I didn’t have to tell daddy where I had been.
During and after the washing up along with me having to wear one of the mechanic’s shirts home not much was said, but lots of sounds were made. Daddy didn’t fuss too much, because he knew now that I probably wouldn’t want to do any more sneaking out to see that nasty old monkey! I had learned a lesson. Monkeys are especially dangerous when their “business” is thrown into play!
Here’s My Line Now Bite My Hook!
Captain Judy
