footmarks all over the bed, especially
little Benjamin, who was wearing
clogs.

Little Benjamin said that the first
thing to be done was to get back
Peter's clothes, in order that they
might be able to use the pocket-
handkerchief.

They took them off the scarecrow.
There had been rain during the night;
there was water in the shoes, and the
coat was somewhat shrunk.

Benjamin tried on the tam-o'-
shanter, but it was too big for him.

Then he suggested that they should
fill the pocket-handkerchief with
onions, as a little present for his Aunt.

Peter did not seem to be enjoying
himself; he kept hearing noises.


Benjamin, on the contrary, was
perfectly at home, and ate a lettuce
leaf. He said that he was in the habit
of coming to the garden with his