Malcolm couldn’t believe Dandy was serious Then they were just making it up But what if it’s true Dandy asked What if we really are going to a booger factory Malcolm thought about it What is a booger factory A giant nose Dandy dug into his If it is I hope it’s like a ride where you get in one of those roller-coaster cars and they drive you through Cause walking would be icky Were they really having this conversation Dandy we’re not going on a field trip to a booger factory You know why Dandy shook his head Because there is no such thing as a booger factory 9
I’m only telling you what I heard Dandy said Right then bus 445 chugged up Mr Mullins cranked open the door and Malcolm and Dandy filed on Mrs Goolsby’s class buzzed with chatter about the field trip Everyone was guessing but no one seemed to know exactly where they’d end up Dandy tried to convince a couple of other kids that they were going to a booger factory No one was buying it Mrs Goolsby entered the room holding a stack of papers These are your permission slips for the field trip Make sure you have a parent sign yours The field trip is this Friday so I’ll need these back by Thursday
Everyone waited but Mrs Goolsby stayed silent as she passed out the forms Malcolm was itching to raise his hand and ask but he didn’t want to appear anxious Dandy raised his Mrs Goolsby I heard we’re going to a booger factory The class burst out laughing Mrs Goolsby stopped in her tracks No Daniel we’re going to the sugar factory Malcolm slumped back with relief then turned to Dandy and mouthed sugar Dandy cupped his hand around his mouth and whispered I was close
