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Show Meanwhile, Pedro had finished hiding all the eggs that the children had colored. He waited impatiently for Carlos under the saguaro with large vats of dyes ready - rm chili red, chamisa blossom yellow, juniper berry orange, sumac tan, chamiso green and sunflower gold. All he needed were the eggs. Pedro checked his watch: 12:12 am. "Carlos should have been back by now, " Pedro thought As tired as he was, Pedro decided to go look for him. He dragged along the trail, past Prairie Dog town and up to Farmer Baca's. Pedro pulled the hen house door open. As soon as he did he saw Carlos fast asleep in the corner. The chickens had gotten used to Carlos and were sleeping all over him. "Ayyiyi, Carlos, what are you doing? Do you not care that so many children will not have Easter eggs?" Carlos raised his sleepy head. "I am so sorry, senor Bunny. I must have dozed off for a moment or two." n) "We'll never get all these eggs dyed and delivered now, Carlos. It is way too late. Pedro sat down, and in resignation prayed once again. "Por favor Creator, I need to call on you again. Please help us get these eggs delivered to all the boys and girls who are counting on us." In a flash Coyote scrambled to his feet "Pedro I have a brilliant idea. I have many primosy primas who live very close to here. They can help us deliver the eggs!" Pedro looked at Carlos and shook his head. "I have no choice but to trust you Carlos. Please do not let me down again. I will dye the eggs while you go and get your cousins. Andale Carlos!" 1 |