Adi decided that Homer had had enough to eat from this bush. He certainly was eating slow and honestly, Adi wanted to cross that finish line even though he hadn't won. He gathered up the berries he had just picked and placed them in his pocket. "Time to go, bud.'' Homer continued to chew. Right! The spell. "Animalis Fidelis!''

The second year walked ahead, turning occasionally to make sure that Homer was following. The Puffskein was taking its time but Adi didn't mind. At least it showed that the spell was working. At the white line, he waited for Homer to catch up. When it did, he said, ''Let's cross together, Homer.'' Homer seemed to understand for he bounced through the line at the same time as Adi.

"We did it! Good going, bud!'' But Homer seemed to be interested in something else. His tongue was flicking at Adi's pocket. Adi was puzzled. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out the berries. He grinned. "You want a reward? Here you go then.'' He held out his hand so the Puffskein could gobble the berries down.