swallowed it, and walked back to bed. He closed his eyes and was silent for a while.
“Charlotte?” he said, in a whisper. “Yes?” “May I get a drink of milk?
I think there are a few drops of milk left in my trough.”
“No, the trough is dry, and I want you to go to sleep. No more talking! Close your eyes and go to sleep!”
Wilbur shut his eyes. Fern got up from her stool and started for home, her mind full of everything she had seen and heard.
“Good night, Charlotte!” said Wilbur. “Good night, Wilbur!” There was a pause.
“Good night, Charlotte!” “Good night, Wilbur!” “Good night!” “Good night!”
Chapter X An Explosion
DAY AFTER day the spider waited, head-down, for an idea to come to her.
Hour by hour she sat motionless, deep in thought. Having promised Wilbur that she would save his life,
she was determined to keep her promise. Charlotte was naturally patient.
She knew from experience that if she waited long enough, a fly would come to her web;
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