“AmIthefirstmouseyouhavecaught，youslypussies-in-boots？“sheasked，asshewasconductedtothebigchair，suppliedwithrefreshments，andsurroundedbyaflockofmerry-facedlisteners。
TheytoldheraboutSilasandhiscontribution，andsheslappedherforeheadindespair，forshewasquiteatherwits’end，beingcalleduponsounexpectedlyforabrannewtale。
“WhatshallItellabout？“shesaid。
“Boys，“wasthegeneralanswer。
“Haveapartyinit，“saidDaisy。