Pex leaned over the grave’s lip. “What do you mean drivel?” “I mean that whole ‘Chips Pex’ thing.” Pex shook his head. “No, I mean what does the word drivel mean?” Mulch was delighted to explain. “It means rubbish, garbage, claptrap, twaddle, baloney. Is that clear enough for you?” Chips recognized the last one. “Baloney? Hey, that’s an insult! Are you insulting us, little man?” Mulch clasped his hands in mock prayer. “Finally, a breakthrough!”

