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Once upon a time, in the nice state of Wyoming, 

there was a town called North Lake. Mussolini von 

Gakometti Angelo was beginning his first day in 

fourth grade. 

Since his parents were cooks, they decided to 

nickname him after their favorite midday snack; 

Buttermilk. Buttermilk had brown eyes, blond hair, 

and a blue tie.

Buttermilk arrived at school ready to make some 

friends. At recess he decided to approach a group 

of students, also his age. He said, “Hi fellas. My 

name is Buttermilk.”

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The four kids named Derik, Dan and Lenny were 

all jealous of Buttermilk's cool name. They felt 

that they must tease and insult the handsome 

Buttermilk. They had to make themselves feel 

superior.

So the students called Buttermilk mean names.   “Pig 

face!” Lenny said.   The group erupted in laughter.  

“Stupid!” another yelled. 

"Idiot!" the group started chanting.

Buttermilk felt like nobody liked him. He felt sad. 

He did not know what to do. Buttermilk ran home.

When Buttermilk got home, he told his mommy 

he was getting bullied. He did not want to go 

back to that bad place.

"Now, now, Buttermilk. Why don't you give those 

bullies someting nice and sweet so they realize 

just how nice you are?" his mommy said.

"But what if they still do not like me?" answered 

Buttermilk." 

"Now you just add the secret ingredient and they 

will be friendly, no matter what."

The next day, Buttermilk arrived at school with his 

special surprise. He brought it into show and tell, 

feeling great. Finally, the teacher called his name.

Buttermilk walked to the front of the class room. 

He said, "I have brought special pancakes for 

everyone to eat."

The boys got pancakes, the girls got pancakes, and 

even the bullies got pancakes.

Everyone loved them. Buttermilk was as happy as 

a kid on Halloween.

After school, the bullies walked to Buttermilk's 

house. Buttermilk was playing outside, so Derik 

said, "We're sorry we bullied you. We didn't 

realize that you were actually a cool person. I 

hope you forgive us."

Buttermilk responded, "It's alright, I forgive you."

Then Dan asked, "Your pancakes were really good. 

What was the secret ingredient?"

Buttermilk smiled and said, "Buttermilk."

About the Author: Mike Ruby is an eighth 

grade student attending Wilmette Junior High 

School.   He enjoys to play a solid game of risk 

with his friends.   He has one dog named 

Romeo, who causes much mischief.   Hobbies 

of Mike include lacrosse, acting, and Frisbee.  

Mike is taking acting as an elective next year 

at New Trier High School.   Mike goes to bed on 

a somewhat steady basis of about 10:00 P.M.  

He eats dinner at about 5:00 P.M., which 

apparently is too early for some of his student 

acquaintances. 

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