Well, says the grasshopper, but I was not idle neither; for I sung out the whole season.

"No, neither the boys nor the dog have been here," said the Grasshopper.

"Neighbors," says the grasshopper, "I have eaten abundantly and would have a dance.

"Oh, I don't know why," said the grasshopper; "what is why?"

"I should like to go with you," said the grasshopper.

"My goodness," said the grasshopper, "one and the same thing."

"Your most obedient, madam," said the Grasshopper, lifting his elbow.

''Tis me that's here, then,' said the grasshopper.

"S--s, " saidthe grasshopper to a friend, "are you going down to the brook?

"Oh, this is Mr. Monkey Shine," said the Grasshopper.

"That is a great pity," said the Grasshopper.

"If you tell me, perhaps I can help you," said the grasshopper, by way of encouragement.

"All right, then, talk," said the grasshopper pleasantly.

"That isn't a Candy Rabbit," said the Grasshopper.

'That's too bad,' said the grasshopper.

"Can you?" said the grasshopper, and nodded encouragingly.