Peter F. Neumeyer

Donald's new pet undergoes a surprising change of appearance.

Treehorn discovers that his tree is sprouting dollar bills, gets some comic books, gum, lemonade, and chocolate, and then gets stuck at an Italian restaurant.

When the lights go out for no apparent reason, a big brother explains the sudden darkness using Father's flashlight, an orange, and an unpredictable bug.

Poor Donald has a splinter in his foot. His mother distracts him, urging him to think of markets, strings, and battles. But when she treats the wound with alcohol, Donald's difficulty reaches a whole new level. Gorey's ominous, inimitable artwork is captivating to both children and adults, and Donald's difficulty is sure to be intensely felt by all.