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Mr. Watson lifts a glass of juice to make 'a toast' to a pig who loves toast. The same word means two different things at the same time, and that is the joke — and the love.
'A toast to Mercy,' said Mr. Watson, holding up his glass of orange juice. 'A toast to our darling, our dear,' said Mrs. Watson.
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Narration Prompt
Tell what happens in the breakfast table scene.
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- Everyone is gathered around the Watsons' table — Eugenia, Baby, the firemen, the Watsons, and Mercy. The same Eugenia who chased Mercy is now sitting at the same table eating toast. What does it mean when enemies share a meal?
- The word 'toast' means two things in this chapter: the food Mercy loves AND raising a glass to honor someone. Why is this perfect for Mercy?
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