38 The Toad.

are no fish in that brook; and there are never any
butterflies in these woods, nor is there any wild
honey, for there are no bees. Also, there is but
one mushroom here, and as I am sitting on that,
there is, as you see, not ‘mush room’ for you.
So, as I remarked to you about three hours ago,
go home.”

Those were the toad’s last words, and poor
Reginald, grieved and angry, did go home,
with an aching neck and an empty pail; and
told his dear mamma all about it.