Written by John Erickson
Illustrations by G.L. Holmes
Slim Chance is in trouble. He has forgotten that it is Valentine’s Day. Sally May instructs him to head to town to buy a gift for Ms. Viola. Hank and Drover hitch a ride and the adventure begins. First Hank is overcome by the sweet smell of chocolate. Then Drover volunteers to save Hank from his desire to devour the chocolate but instead is hypnotized by the smell. Who will end up with the Valentine candy? How will Slim explain all of this to Viola? Can Hank save the chocolate and preserve Slim’s reputation?