William A. Hennessey

“ Hoppy Toad, happy with the thoughts of having reformed a thieving black crow, hopped along gleefully toward home.
In his underground home he told Ma and Pa Toad the tale of his success in pointing out the right path to Billy Crow. Naturally they were pleased.
As Pa Toad said, “Hoppy Toad, you are a good Samaritan. I’m really proud of you.”
Moral: Honesty reaps a worthy reward. ”

“ Pheasant. He found him heading toward home and stopped him.
“Oh, doctor,” said Hoppy Toad, “I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve a friend—Billy Bull-Frog—who once did me a good turn, and he has been sick for quite a spell. Will you go to him and see if you can help him?”
“I will go right away, Hoppy Toad,” said Dr. Pheasant. “I always like to help those who are sick.”
Dr. Pheasant followed Hoppy Toad until they reached the spot where Bimby Squirrel was waiting. Bimby Squirrel was introduced by Hoppy Toad to Dr. Pheasant and they started for Billy Bull-Frog’s home. ”

“ HOPPY TOAD’S NARROW ESCAPE.
One day Hoppy Toad was basking in the sun. So interested was he in taking his sun-bath, he failed to notice two rough-looking boys who were coming toward him.
One boy said to the other: “Go easy, Jack, maybe we can catch him. I have long wanted to get one of these toads; they make good pets; one can have lots of fun with one.” ”

“ They are useful because they supply the kiddies and grown folks with honey. Will you promise me?”
“I will, Jimmy Bumblebee, and I’ll tell other toads and frogs not to eat any more honeybees or bumblebees.”
“Thank you,” was Jimmy Bumblebee’s farewell as he flew off in an easterly direction.
“Well, Hoppy Toad,” said Hoppy to himself, “you are a lucky boy to be free.”
He hopped into his home and told Ma and Pa Toad of his rescue by Jimmie Bumblebee.
“Just do as Jimmie Bumblebee told you to; keep your wits about you and you will be all right,” said Pa Toad.
Moral: Always keep your wits about you. ”