had the night it wouldn't be any good to them. So your night couldn't be
their day, and their day couldn't be your night."

"You make my head feel empty," said the Koala. "But you'd think
differently if a flock of Kookooburras settled on your tree, and guffawed
idiotically when you wanted to sleep."

"As you don't like being waked yourself, why do you wake others then?"
asked Dot.

"Because this is a free country," said the Koala. While Dot was trying to
understand why the Koala's reason should suffice for one animal making
another's life uncomfortable, she was rejoiced to see the Kangaroo bound
into sight. She forgot all about the Koala, and rushed forward to meet it.




CHAPTER VII.



"I'm so glad you have come back!" she exclaimed.

The Kangaroo was a little breathless and excited. "We are not in danger
at present," she said, "but one never knows when one will be, so we must
move; and that will be more dangerous than staying where we are."

"Then let us stay," said Dot.