Everyone in Princess Pip’s castle was very busy. The King was polishing his money, the Queen was choosing sun hats, and the maids were running around with piles of vests.
“Can I take Dobbin on holiday?”asked Princess Pip.
“I’m afraid there won’t be room for a pony on the coach ,”said the Queen.
“Oh, ”said the Princess Pip. “Can Amanda and Bert come,then?”
“There ‘s no room for snakes,”said the King, “not even pet ones.”
Princess Pip scowled . “This holiday is going to be BORING,” she said.
They went on holiday in their best gold coach.
“Wave to all the people, dear,” said the Queen.
Princess Pip folded her arms . “ I ‘m on holiday,” she said. “Are we nearly there yet?”
“We won’t be there for a long time,” said the Queen firmly .
It did take a long time to get to the seaside . The coach got very hot, and Princess Pip didn’t feel very well.
“Here we are,at last!” said the King happily.
“But it’s a castle!” said Princess Pip. “Just like home.It’s BORING.”