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cried Uncle Wiggily , in his jolly voice , as he put some lollypop oil on the doodle-oodleum of his auto . `` But , why are you crying ? '' `` Because I 'm going to be late at school again , '' said the boy . `` You see of late I have been late a good many mornings , but this morning I got up early , and was sure I would get there before noon . '' `` And so you will , if you hurry , '' Uncle Wiggily said , looking at his watch , that was a cousin to the clock , up which , and down which , ran Hickory Dickory Dock , the mouse . `` It is n't anywhere near noon yet , '' went on the rabbit gentleman . `` You can almost get to school on time this morning . ''