“I’ve got a broken milking machine I can’t afford to fix, and I’ve already had to fire my farm hand! My wife had to quit the farm and take a job in town! I won’t let you do this to… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“I’m sorry you feel that way, Ben,” he said. “But I can get my farm goods elsewhere. I’ll be on my way now. Have a nice day, Ben.” Hooper turned to leave, but happened to glance back and see Farmer… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“Well, what you do with your farm is none of my business,” said Hooper. “It darn sure isn’t!” yelled Ben. “Because your business is… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“Ever seen a cow milked by hand in the movies?” he asked. “Certainly,” said Ferdy. “Then I guess you know all you need to,”… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“Who’s that? ” she asked Farmer Ben. Ben gave one look and muttered, “Uh-oh. It’s Ed Hooper. I’m almost afraid to ask him what… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“Farmer Ben called about an oak table Papa’s repairing for him. They got to talking, and Ben told Papa that the farm has run… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“In his three-piece suit and expensive hat, Hooper came stepping across the pasture, being very careful to avoid the cow pies. When he reached… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“Of course, we respect your decision, Farmer Ben,” he said. “I’d like to make one last request, if I may. Would you allow us… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“There’s one thing about all this I just don’t understand,” he said. “Ed Hooper could have run Farmer Ben’s Market out of business by… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“Ferdy, you’re a genius!” “That’s what all the girls say,” said Ferdy. “Boys, too, actually.” — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“You’re all forgetting about Farmer Ben’s pride,” he said. “I hardly think he’ll allow someone else to name his new market.” The other cubs… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
“My dad says business isn’t so good right now. He can’t afford to hire anyone. Not even cubs.” “I’m afraid the Bearsonian won’t be… — Stan Berenstain Copy Share Image
