贝贝熊系列之 The trouble with money 5

He wants to be sure you understand that there's more to know about money than how to spend it!””You know what I think?”said Papa.“I think we should start Brother and Sister on a regular allowance so they can learn to use money sensibly—to save, to plan ahead.” “An excellent idea!” said Mama, smiling

“That's very generous!” said Mama, “It's quite a sum of money and I know Papa appreciates it. But I have what may be a better idea. Papa does worry about money, of course. Most mamas and papas do from time to time. But what Papa is really worried about is you.

“Here, Papa!” said the brother. “This is for you.” “That's right,” said Sister. “We thought if we made some money for you, you won't have to worry about it so much. We hope it's enough.” Papa was so startled, and so embarrassed at having been so wrong about them, that he was speechless.

“Cubs,”said Papa in his sternest voice,”we're going to have to have another talk.”. But before he could start his speech, the cubs took all the money they had earned selling flowers and berries doing chores, minding pets and selling honey-tree maps and dumped it on his lap.