Watch out for Norah's broom,
When she cries Shoo!

"Although the cheese smells nice,
Nibble it not;
Wise little mice you see,
Ne'er will be caught."

"Charming!" cried Mother Graymouse, and all the little Graymouse
children clapped their tiny paws.

"I think we will learn it for our bed-time song," decided Mother
Graymouse. "It will help you remember the lessons I have taught you
to-day."

[Illustration: _Buster folded his paws in his lap and sang very
sweetly_]


CHAPTER V

LIMPY-TOES IS LOST

"May Limpy-toes, Buster and I visit our cousins to-day, Mammy?" asked
Silver Ears one bright morning.

"If you will be careful and remember all I have told you. Be sure to
come home before dark." The three little mice trotted bravely away.
They went down their elevator, then crawled through a dark subway,
until they came to the warm cellar where Uncle Squeaky and his family