In the daytime, Wilbur usually felt happy and confident. No pig ever had truer friends,
and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world.
Even the song of the crickets did not make Wilbur too sad. He knew it was almost time for the County Fair, and he was looking forward to the trip.
If he could distinguish himself at the Fair, and maybe win some prize money, he was sure Zuckerman would let him live.
Charlotte had worries of her own, but she kept quiet about them. One morning Wilbur asked her about the Fair.
“You're going with me, aren't you, Charlotte?” he said. “Well, I don't know,” replied Charlotte.
“The Fair comes at a bad time for me. I shall find it inconvenient to leave home, even for a few days.”
“Why?” asked Wilbur. “Oh, I just don't feel like leaving my web. Too much going on around here.”
“Please come with me!” begged Wilbur. “I need you, Charlotte. I can't stand going to the Fair without you. You've just got to come.”
“No,” said Charlotte, “I believe I'd better stay home and see if I can't get some work done.” “What kind of work?” asked Wilbur.
“Egg laying. It's time I made an egg sac and filled it with eggs.” “I didn't know you could lay eggs,” said Wilbur in amazement.
“Oh, sure,” said the spider. “I'm versatile.” “What does ‘versatile’ mean—full of eggs?” asked Wilbur.
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