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“Custard the Squirrel, don’t you think Custard the Squirrel is a silly name?”
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To Sophie and the real Custard the Squirrel
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“Custard the Squirrel, aren’t you a duck?” This is an advance, uncorrected proof. Not for resale, duplication, or reposting. Please do not quote without comparison to the finished book.
“No,” said Custard the Squirrel.
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“Custard the Squirrel, won’t you go swim in the lake?”
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“No,” said Custard the Squirrel.
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“Custard the Squirrel, will you please quack?”
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“No,” said Custard the Squirrel.
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“Custard the Squirrel, eat some weeds!”
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“No,” said Custard the Squirrel.
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“Custard the Squirrel, can you please lay an egg?”
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“No,” said Custard the Squirrel.
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“Custard the Squirrel . . . ”
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“No!”
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“No!”
“No,” said Custard the Squirrel.
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“Custard the Squirrel, do you only answer ‘No’?” This is an advance, uncorrected proof. Not for resale, duplication, or reposting. Please do not quote without comparison to the finished book.
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“Yes!” said Custard the Squirrel.
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