"Three million and one, three million and two..." he said, beginning to yawn a few hours later.

"Five million and seven, five million and eight..." It was almost dawn and Pigaroo's eyes were becoming very, very heavy.

When the last star had disappeared from the sky, the nine million and first one, Pigaroo dragged his tired little body home and fell asleep next to his loudly snoring mother.


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