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Thank You, Amelia BedeliaPeggy Parish Thank You, Amelia Bedelia Mrs. Rogers was all in a dither. "Great Aunt Myra is coming today." "Now that is nice," said Amelia Bedelia. "I do love company." "We've been trying for years to get her to visit," said Mrs. Rogers. "But Great Aunt Myra says the only place she feels at home is at home. So everything must be exactly right. We do want her to be happy here." "Now don't you worry your head," said Amelia Bedelia. "I'll fix everything. What should I do first?" "Well, the guest room must be made ready. Strip the sheets off the bed. Remake it with the new rosebud sheets," said Mrs. Rogers. "Thank goodness you're here." Amelia Bedelia went to the guest room. "These folks do have odd ways. Imagine stripping sheets after you use them." Amelia Bedelia shook her head. But she stripped those sheets.Amelia Bedelia had just finished when the doorbell rang. That must be the laundry man with Mr. Rogers' shirts," called Mrs. Rogers. " Please check them and make sure they're all there." Amelia Bedelia hurried to the door and took the package. Amelia Bedelia opened the package. She unfolded each shirt. "Two sleeves, one collar, one pocket and six buttons. Yes, they're all here. There's not a thing missing," said Amelia Bedelia. "Now to check them. It would be a sight easier to buy them already checked," said Amelia Bedelia. But she quickly checked each shirt. Mrs. Rogers came downstairs in a rush. "Amelia Bedelia, my bright pink dress has spots in it. Please remove them with this spot remover. Leave the dress out. I will wear it tonight. Now I must go to the market." Amelia Bedelia looked at the bright pink dress. "I don't see any spots. This dress just needs washing." Then another dress caught Amelia Bedelia's eye. "She must have meant her light pink dress. Now that one sure is spotted" Amelia Bedelia held the dress up. "It looks mighty nice with the