In which a house is built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore (8)

In which a house is built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore (8)

Christopher Robin had spent the morning indoors going to Africa and back, and he had just got off the boat and was wondering what it was like outside, when who should come knocking at the door but Eeyore.

" Hallo, Eeyore, " said Christopher Robin, as he opened the door and came out.
" How are you ? "

" It's snowing still, " said Eeyore gloomily.

" So it is. "

" and freezing. "

" Is it ? "

" Yes, " said Eeyore.
" However, " he said, brightening up  a little, " we haven't had an earthquake lately. "

" What's the matter Eeyore ? "

" Nothing, Christopher Robin. nothing important. I suppose you haven't seen a house or what-not anywhere about ? "

" What sort of a house ? "

" Just a house. "

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