"Calm down, Casey," interrupted Mum, realising the situation was getting a little out of hand. "There will be plenty of time to open all the cards and all the presents, Willey's special birthday surprise is not until later this afternoon - so there is no point searching for clues in all those envelopes!"

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Despite this reassurance, Willey was now sitting up in bed and intent on opening the mysterious orange envelope.

"SIT and STAY!" grumbled Mr What'Nott, making sure that Badsey sat on the mat beside Willey's bed, and did as he was told, or else!

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Willey was in such a hurry that he didn't even notice the envelope opened itself and placed its contents gently in the palm of his hand - in fact it was only Badsey who noticed anything at all, and gave a cautious growl as the envelope hid under Willey's bed.

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Suddenly, the room was filled with Willey's joyful shrikes.

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"THE CIRCUS!" he announced, at the top of his voice, "YIPPEE! WE ARE GOING TO THE CIRCUS!"