Here Mr. Frog paused, and before I could thank him for his
interesting story, he gave a loud "kadunk," which means
"good-by," and with a splash he was off for a swim in the brook.



The Robin

One day, while walking home from the Kindergarten, I met some
travellers coining from the South. They did not come on the car
or the boat, but they travelled very quickly. As they passed me I
fancied I heard them say, "How do you do? We are glad to see you
again. Are there plenty of houses to rent this Spring? You will
have a great many more visitors by and by, for our friends are
coming North as soon as the weather gets a little warmer."

"Yes," I replied, "some of the houses you occupied last spring
are waiting for you, and you will find pleasant places on which
to build new ones in Crab Apple Lane, Woodbine Walk, Maple Park,
and Apple Tree Avenue."

"Thank you," they called, and hurried on, leaving me to wonder
what sort of a journey they had. All day long I saw them flying
to and fro, carrying loads of straw and mud.

Just at twilight there came a rap at my window, and there stood
Mr. Robin Redbreast, looking in as saucily as you please. "I
thought you'd be there," he chirped; "and if you will look out a
minute, I'll show you my house."