Dr.
Whiskers was the area's flying doctor, without him and his trusty
dragonfly, Buzz, those who lived on the outskirts of the woodland would
get no medical treatment, if it was not for his service.
"Ok
Buzz, up and way," Dr. Whiskers commanded once he was settled onto the
dragonfly. He carried his medical supplies in a bag that was slung
across his back. "Mrs Mousy, is about to have her babies and needs some
help."
Buzz stretched out his wings and got ready for
take off. Dr. Whiskers had to hold on tight as the Dragonfly headed
upwards into the early morning sky. The sun was just waking up and
smiled at them as they passed. The birds all twittered their greetings
at the Dr. and Buzz.
When they arrived at Holly Berry
House, the Dr. dismounted and hurried towards the little door that was
hidden within the bark of a tree. He turned towards Buzz, "don't you go
wandering too far you hear. Come when I call." He turned back towards
the door and pulled the rope that was attached to a tiny bell. He didn't
see Buzz stick out his tongue, but he certainly heard the raspberry
noise he made. He tutted and muttered to himself, I'll need to have a
word with that creature. The door opened and the Dr. disappeared
inside.
Some time later he emerged from the house,
nibbling a lovely piece of Wensleydale Cheese, it was his favourite.
Mrs. Mousey knew this and kept some especially in case the Dr. Visited.
"Buzz,"
he yelled. But the creature didn't appear. "Where are you Buzz? It's
time to take me back". He continued nibbling his cheese while he
waited, becoming more impatient with every minute that passed. "BUZZ!"
His voice boomed out through the air and it was not long before he heard
the flap of the Dragonfly's wings as he came into land, almost knocking
the Dr. over and making him drop his cheese.
"Be
careful," he stared at Buzz and thought he saw a smirk appear on his
face. But it was gone almost as quick as it had appeared. He picked up
what was left of his cheese and slipped it into his pocket. Climbing
onto the back of the Dragonfly, he said,"we got here just in time,
delivered 5 bouncing baby mice. Mother and babies doing well. Time to go
home now and put my feet up."
Buzz took to the air
and even though he knew he was cheeky to the Dr. he wouldn't rather be
with anyone else, that is except a nice lady dragonfly, but that's
another story.....
© Helen A. Howell
