WHAT'S WRONG WITH GERONIMO?

By Neil Nosywhiskers

NEW MOUSE CITY—The strange behavior of Rodent's Gazette editor Geronimo Stilton has been the talk of the town this week. He's been neglecting his work, failing to get upset when his employees goof off, and going around the office throwing money away. "And that's not like Mr. Stilton at all," said his underpaid secretary Mousella McMouser.

Geronimo has been described recently by some of his closest associates as "dreamy," "absent-minded," and "in a daze." When he himself was asked to comment on the talk circulating around the office, he replied, "Office? What office?"

Well, this article contains the true explanation of what has turned a sophisticated newspapermouse into a furry, daydreaming blob. Here, for the first time, is the exclusive inside story. Hold onto your ears, rodents. The truth is, Geronimo Stilton is…IN LOVE!

The object of Geronimo's affection is young countess Stephanie von Sugarfur. When she was reached by telephone at the Grand Cheddar Hotel, and asked what she had done to attract the attentions of the famous Geronimo Stilton, she replied, "Geroni-who?"

It appears that Geronimo has tried to win Countess Stephanie's heart with flowers, chocolates, and other gifts, but she still doesn't know that he exists. His new plan is to get her to notice him by doing something extraordinary that no mouse has ever done before, but he's not exactly sure what it will be.

Meanwhile his sister, the fearless Thea Stilton, says that she and her brother are going on an expedition to find the legendary Valley of the Cheesettes. If they succeed, that would be an extraordinary feat indeed.

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