do it. Reddy was happy through and through with the great happiness
that comes from having done something for some one else.

"It was nothing," he muttered.

"It was a very great deal," replied Granny. And then she changed the
subject. "How would you like to eat a dinner of Bowser the Hound's?"
she asked.



CHAPTER XVII: Granny Fox Promises Reddy Bowser's Dinner

To give her children what each needs
To get the most from life he can,
To work and play and live his best,
Is wise Old Mother Nature's plan.
- Old Granny Fox.

Old Granny Fox asked Reddy how he would like to eat a dinner of Bowser
the Hound's, Reddy looked at her sharply to see if she were joking or
really meant what she said. Granny looked so sober and so much in
earnest that Reddy decided she couldn't be joking, even though it did
sound that way.

"I certainly would like it, Granny. Yes, indeed, I certainly would
like it," said he. "You -- you don't suppose he will give us one, do
you?"

Granny chuckled. "No, Reddy," said she. "Bowser isn't so generous