Ernest A. Aris

“ Hen.
“Or in the lake,” quacked Mrs. Duck.
“Or in the hedge,” suggested Billy Rabbit.
Suggestions came from all of them, and the noise was so great that my Dame hurried out into the garden to see what was the matter. ”

“ Hen, who, being the eldest, thought she was entitled to speak first; but before she could open her mouth Wee Peter Pug cried, “I’ve hidden the Dame’s shoe!”
“What a splendid joke!” exclaimed Sir Cockerel.
“Does Mrs. Duck know?” asked Sir Cockerel.
“No, let’s see if we can find her,” said Wee Peter.
“What’s all the excitement about?” demanded Mrs. Duck when she saw them coming to the lakeside.
“I’ve hidden the Dame’s shoe,” said Peter.
Mrs. Duck quacked uproariously.
“I’ve never heard anything so funny!” she declared.
Mrs. Duck waddled ashore. “We must tell somebody else,” said she. ”