“Illuminating,” Mr. Parnassus said, a twinkle in his eye. “Theodore?” He chirped and growled, head resting on the tabletop. Everyone laughed. Except for Linus, that is, because he wasn’t sure what had happened. “He learned that buttons are the best things in the world,” Ms. Chapelwhite said to Linus, glancing fondly down at Theodore.”
