Carl’s Masquerade by Alexandra Day

Tom and Tina have a little baby girl, Kelly. They have a big smart dog, Carl. One beautiful night, Kelly’s parents are getting ready to go to a masquerade party. They tell their dog to take good care of the baby. “Make sure you don’t open the door for anybody,” said the parents. After Kelly’s parents are gone, Carl goes to Kelly’s room. Kelly is very happy to see Carl. Carl tells Kelly, “Come on! Let’s go to the party and follow your Mom and Dad.” Kelly says, “Yay! Carl, look at the sky. There are a lot of stars. What a beautiful night!”Carl and Kelly wait for Tom and Tina to go inside the building. Carl and Kelly come to the door. One of the admittance people looks at Carl and Kelly and says, “Oh my! What is that?” The other man is surprised too. He says, "Oh, they must be Beauty and the Beast. Great costumes! Go on in.” Kelly and Carl go inside. Kelly says, “Oh my! It’s magical and wonderful, Carl! Can you believe this? Let’s go to look for something to eat.” Carl walks around, sees two popsicles on the table and says, “This is what I’ve been looking for. Thanks Carl." Carl is surprised because he sees a lot of different costumes. Carl sees a nice cat, a huge watermelon and two fish. “I never thought people can choose any costumes they want,” Carl says. He takes the popsicles and goes back to find Kelly. Carl asks Kelly, “Which one do you prefer?” Kelly says, "I like the cherry popsicle." Carl says, “I like this lime popsicle." Kelly is very happy. She thanks Carl for everything. Carl tells Kelly to climb on his back because he wants to show her something. When they walk they are surprised. “Look, Kelly. Your father and mother are walking near us but they don’t know it’s us,” said Carl. Kelly says, “Carl, be careful!” Kelly and Carl wait in line to have their picture taken. Kelly says to Carl,”Come, Carl. It’s our turn for the picture. Smile!” Kelly whispers in Carl’s ear, “Let’s go and catch a golden fish and win a prize.” Kelly wins a stuffed elephant. Kelly says, “I won, Carl! I did it. Yes!” The man gives Kelly the stuffed elephant. He smiles and says, “Good job, little girl! This is your toy. You won it. Congratulations!” Kelly thanks the man. Carl and Kelly are very happy. Carl and Kelly notice that Mom and Dad are leaving. Carl and Kelly run outside. Carl tells Kelly, “When Mom and Dad go inside the flower store; we will run home before they get home.” They run home very fast. Kelly goes back to bed and falls asleep. “I’ll wait here, Kelly, “says Carl. “Thank you for everything, Carl. We had a lot of fun. I will never forget the party,” says Kelly. Carl says, “Kelly, go to sleep. Good night!” Tom and Tina come home. Tina tells Tom she would go to Kelly’s room. Tina meets Carl in Kelly’s room. Tina tells Carl, “I hope everything went all right, Carl. You’re such a good dog. Thank you for watching my baby. I love you.” Tina gives Carl a kiss. She kisses her sweet little daughter, too.

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