One day Bert was painting.
It was hard work.
It made Bert thirsty.
He got out the milk.
SPLAT!
Bert dropped the milk.


“ERNIEEE!” yelled Bert. “Help!”
Ernie came running.
“Bert! Why did you poor milk on the floor?” asked Ernie.
“I did not POUR it,” said Bert. “I SPILLED it! Please go out and find a mop. And hurry!”


Ernie ran down Sesame Street.
He saw Betty Lou.
“Bert needs a mop. Do you have one?” he asked Betty Lou.
“Gee, I don’t know,” she said. “But I will look for one.”


Betty Lou walked down the street.
“If Bert needs a map, he must be going on a trip!” she said.

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