Grandma Lu Had To Leave Without Telling A Story Today!

It was another cold day in the small town where Marlee and her friends lived. Marleewood, the thriving little business was doing well in spite of their young partners and friends' age and inexperience. They did have older friends and grandmas of course, which tried to steer them in the right direction. They have had definite ups and downs but lots and lots of memory making experiences. Their business is a very new one of only about three (3) months.
Their first really big production was the first One More Bite cooking school which was televised. It produced so much free advertising that everyone was overwhelmed and exhausted.
Things had settled down but then Halloween and the popular Costume Shop went over so well that Marlee had to ask for help from the local grocery store. Debbie, the owner was more than happy to help when Marleewood ran out of candy for the trick or treaters.
Thanksgiving came and went with stories and memories galore being made by new friends and volunteers.
Christmas was getting closer therefore,  the  Costume Shop is now being called the Holiday Shop which will sell merchandise for all the holidays in the future. Charlie, Marlee's partner is doing a really good job by keeping within her budget.
For awhile Marleewood was always out of snacks. Snacks and things to drink were of a short commodity for awhile. Sawyer had donated money, then more and more people started cooking and baking in the extra kitchen. It took  more and more volunteers that's for sure. Emma helped one day and so did Grandma B. Today a friend of Grandma B's and Grandma Lu's is making hot chocolate and some bread pudding for the crew because it was such a cold dreary day outside. Isn't that nice of her? Her name is Grandma Pat.
Once again in the door rushed Grandma Lu along with the cold air! Everyone was happy to see her. Why was that again? Oh yes, they loved to have her tell them stories didn't they? Yes, and she was always willing to do just that as long as there was a soft chair, a hot drink and always a snack. Oh that Grandma Lu!
As Grandma Lu went to sit down in her favorite old soft chair, there laid a cat! He had a blue and white toy. Grandma Lu was allergic to cats. She always knew when there had been a cat around because she sneezed. "Achoo! Achoo!" "Oh dear, I don't think I can tell a story today. I probably will keep sneezing." When she got up to leave, Felix gave her the cold shoulder, turned around and curled right up on that chair. Well, that wasn't very nice was it? Felix just seems to me to be a very unfriendly cat. I suppose in his line of "secret agent" business he can't make friends even if he wanted to.
Well Grandma B and Marlee were not a bit happy that Grandma B was going to leave without telling a story. Grandma Lu assured them that she would come back soon if the cat was gone and a clean blanket or quilt was on her favorite chair.
Felix heard what Grandma Lu had said. He thought, "Ha, we will shall see about that, Grandma Lu. I don't want you messing up my secret operation here. I have it made. There is not one (1) but two (2) kitchens! I can have a snack anytime I want plus get the "job" done for my buddies."
Felix didn't have a clue who he was tangling with. Marlee had a very good friend at Grandma B's Mini Farm. Stashia...She just might be the answer, but how was she going to get inside Marleewood? I have a feeling if Marlee asked for help Stashia would find a way.