The tale of Mistah Mule

SLUMBER-TOWN TALES (Trademark Registered)
BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY
PUBLISHERS GROSSET & DUNLAP NEW YORK
Made in the United States of America
Copyright, 1923, by GROSSET & DUNLAP
THE TALE OF MISTAH MULE
There was a great flurry in the farmyard. Old dog Spot was yelping; Henrietta Hen was clucking; Turkey Proudfoot was gobbling; Grunty Pig was squealing.
“For pity’s sake! What has happened?” Miss Kitty Cat asked the old horse Ebenezer, who stood tied to a hitching-post near the woodshed steps.
Ebenezer switched his tail at a fly on his flank before he spoke.
“Didn’t you see what Farmer Green led into the barn a few minutes ago?” he inquired.
“No! What was it?” Miss Kitty answered eagerly.
The old horse Ebenezer yawned, as if there was something that made him very, very weary.