In all the land, the most famed gymnast, and thus the most famed person, was a surprisingly stout young man by the name of Pom L. Hoarse. He was every child's hero, beloved by all, and affectionately known by his iconic nickname, Signore Stretch.
But Signore Stretch had a dark secret, one he kept even from his closest friend: "Pom L. Hoarse" was actually an extremely inconspicuous alias.
"Where are you off to so early?" Mogey asked Smush as his pal headed for the door. "And is that a leotard under your arm?"
"Err, no," Smush replied. "It's a long-sleeved bathing costume. I'm going scuba diving in Ram Banana's new deepwater pool."
"'k," said Mogey skeptically. "Say, any idea why there's chalk all over the peanut butter jar?"
"Have you noticed how difficult it is to get the lid off lately? Chalk is miraculous for getting a better grip!"
"Right, right, of course. What are you up to tonight? Care to join me for the big gymnastics show down at the Civic Center?"
"Oh, no thank you," Smush answered. "I'm liable to be all tuckered out. You know how exhausting it is to spend a morning with Ram Banana."
But on the inside Smush thought to himself Drat! He'd have to change his alias again, and perhaps even go back to wearing a mask. But what did that matter? Signore Stretch would die a legend, and for Smush, the thrill was in feeling the wind ripple his chins as he flew through the air, wild and free.
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