Wishes and Buses

One fine day Bartles McGee and his dog Snuffles McWeewee were sitting on their front porch when a little boy rode by on his tricycle.

"Hey," said Bartles, "look at that little kid."

"I hope he dies," said Snuffles.

Just then a bus came along. With a squeal and a trail of gore and triciycle bits, the little boy was gone.

"Gosh," said Bartles. "Your wish came true. Make another wish!"

"I wish we had a smaller house," said Snuffles.