The Firemen's Plan
After much hammering and nailing, the firemen managed to build a winch against the side of the house. Next a window was removed and Gobbles was strapped to the ropes, to be manoeuvred out of the window. After much toing and froing, swinging and swaying, bipping and bopping Gobbles was finally lowered to the ground safely.
A large crowd gathered to watch all the commotion and it gave a cheer as Jack's cat found her feet. Gobbles posed by the fire cart, with the firemen. It seemed that the enormous cat just loved all the fuss and attention that she was now getting. Even Mother had to admit that she was rather impressed by the firemen and what they had done.
"Three cheers for our resourceful fire service ..." declared Jack's mother.
"... and three cheers for Gobbles, the gigantic cat,!" cheered the crowd.
Gobbles relished the attention and took a bow.
However, all the noise and commotion didn't just attract a large crowd, it also attracted the attention of Mr. Pennies, the landlord.
"You've ruined my lovely flats!" he bellowed angrily to Jack's mother. "I want you gone!"
Mother turned to see the raging face of Mr. Pennies and she realised that her home was now being repossessed: the whole family were being evicted! Surely, their luck would have to change soon!
