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Amelia Bedeliaby PEGGY PARISHPictures by FRITZ SIEBEL
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Amelia BedeliabyPEGGY PARISHPictures byFRITZ SIEBEL40New YorkSCHOLASTIC INC.Toronto London Auckland Sydney
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For Debbie, John Grier, Walter, and Michael Dinkins
"Oh, Amelia Bedelia, your first day of work.And I can't be here. But I made a list for you.You dojustwhat thelistsays," said Mrs. Rogers.Mrs. Rogers got into the car with Mr. Rogers.They drove away."My, what nice folks.I'm going to like working here," said Amelia Bedelia.
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Amelia Bedelia wentinside."Such a grand house.These must be richButIHeremust getIfolks.to work.stand just looking.And me witha wholelistof things to do."Amelia Bedelia stood there a minute longer."I thinkmakea surprise for them.make a lemon-meringuedo make good pies."I'llII'llpie.
rSo Amelia Bedelia went into the kitchen.She put alittleof thisShe mixed and sheand a pinchof that into a bowl.rolled.Soon her pie was readytogo into the oven."There," said Amelia Bedelia. "That's done."
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Nowlet'sseewhatthis list says."Amelia Bedelia read:Change the towelsinthe green bathroom.Amelia Bedelia found the green bathroom."Those towels are veryWhynice.change them?" she thought.Then Amelia Bedelia rememberedwhat Mrs. Rogers had said.She must do just what the list told"Well,all right,"saidAmelia Bedelia.Amelia Bedelia got someShe snipped aAndlittleher.scissors.here and ashe changed those towels.littlethere.
"There," said Amelia Bedelia.She lookedat herlistDusf"Did you ever hearAtmyButtoagain:the Wnifure.tellof such a silly thing.we undust thehis own way."houseeachAmelia Bedelia took onelastfurniture.look at the bathroom.She saw a big box with the words Dusting Powder on"Well, look at that.Aspecialpowderto dust with!"exclaimed Amelia Bedelia.it,
So Amelia Bedelia dusted the furniture."That should be dusty enough.My, how niceitsmells."
Drawthe drapesSun comeswhen thein.read Amelia Bedelia.She looked up.The sun was comingin.Amelia Bedelia looked"Drawthe drapes?That'swhatI'm notitmuchat thelistagain.says.of ahandatdrawing, butI'lltry."
So Amelia Bedelia sat right down,and she drew those drapes.
Amelia Bedelia markedoffabout the drapes;"Now what?"Ril Jne iighfe out when youfinish in the living room.Amelia Bedelia thought aboutShe switchedThen sheoffthis aminute.the lights.carefullyunscrewed each bulb.
And AmeliaBedelia put the lights out."So those things need to be aired out,Just like pillowsand babies.Oh,lot to learn."Ido have atoo.
"Mypie!" exclaimedShe hurriedAmelia Bedelia.to the kitchen."Just right," she said.She took the pie out of the ovenand putiton the tableThen she lookedat theto cool.list.Measure iwo cups of"That's next," said Amelia Bedelia.Amelia Bedelia found two cups.Shefilledthem withrice.rice.
And AmeliaBedelia measured thatrice.Amelia Bedelia laughed."These folks do wantThen she pouredmetodo funnythings."the rice back into the container.
The meat market will delivera steak and a chicken.Please trim the fat before youput the steakAndinthe icebox.please dress the chicken.Whenthe meat arrived,Amelia Bedelia opened the bag.She lookedat the steak for a long time."Yes," she said. "That willdonicely."
Amelia Bedelia got some lace andAnd Ameliabits of ribbon,Bedelia trimmed that fat beforeshe put the steak in the icebox."NowIImust dress the chicken.wondersaid3ifshe wants a he chicken or a she chicken?Amelia Bedelia.Amelia Bedelia went right to work.Soon the chicken wasfinished.
Amelia Bedelia heard the door open."Thefolks are back," she said.She rushed out to meet them."Amelia Bedelia,whyareallthe light bulbs outside?"asked Mr. Rogers."Thesaidlistjust said tolights out,"Amelia Bedelia."It didn't say toOh,put theIbring them backdo hope theyin.didn't get aired too long."
'ns"Amelia Bedelia, the sun will fade the furniture.Iasked you to draw the drapes," said Mrs. Rogers,"I did! I did! See," saidShe held up her picture.Amelia Bedelia.
Then Mrs. Rogers saw the"Thefurniture!" she cried."DidIdustitfurniture.well enough?" asked Amelia Bedelia."That's such nice dusting powder."
Mr. Rogers went to wash his hands."I say,"hecalled."These are very unusual towels."Mrs. Rogers dashed into the bathroom."Oh,my"Didn'tIbest towels." she said.change them enough?" asked Amelia Bedelia.
Mrs. Rogers went to the kitchen."Illcook the dinner.Whereisthe riceIasked you to measure?" "Iputitbackin the container.remember — it measured four andButIsaidAmelia Bedelia.a half inches/
"Wasthe meat delivered?" asked Mrs. Rogers."Yes," saidAmelia Bedelia."Itrimmed theItdoes look nice."fat just likeyousaid.Mrs. Rogers rushed to the icebox.She openedit."Lace! Ribbons!Ohdear!" said Mrs. Rogers.
"The chicken — you dressed the chicken?"asked Mrs. Rogers."Yes,saidandIfound the nicest boxtoput himAmelia Bedelia."Box!" exclaimed Mrs. Rogers.Mrs. Rogers hurried over to the box.Shelifted the lid.There lay the chicken.And he wasjust asdressed as he could be.in,"
Mrs. Rogers was angry.She was very angry.She opened her mouth.Mrs. Rogers meant totellAmelia Bedelia she wasBut before she could get the wordsMr. Rogers put somethingItwasinfired.out,her mouth.so good, Mrs. Rogers forgot about being angry.
"Lemon-meringue"Imadeitpie!" she exclaimed.to surprise you," saidAmelia Bedelia happily.So right then and there Mr. and Mrs. Rogers decidedthatAmelia Bedelia mustAndso she did.stay.Mrs. Rogers learned to say undust the furniture,unlight the lights, close the drapes, and things like that.Mr. Rogers didn't careifAmelia Bedelia trimmedof his steaks with lace.Allhe cared about was having her therelemon-meringuepie.tomakeall
SomebodytoldAmelia BedeliaAndthisishowto put out the lights.she didSCHOLASTICINC.it!
Nowlet'sseewhatthislistsays." AmeliaBedeliaread: Changethetowels inthegreenbathroom. AmeliaBedeliafoundthegreenbathroom. "Thosetowelsareverynice. Whychangethem .
