"That's you and the molasses candy," laughed Reddy, adding, "Here's mine:
| "Your hair may be of brilliant hue, |
| But this should never bother you; |
| For when the winter winds blow most, |
| Your head will be as warm as toast." |
"That's great," cried Reddy as all the boys laughed.
Fat now held his slip over the flame, and, as the words appeared read slowly:
| "If you should eat a pound of lemons every other day, |
| You'd grow as lean as any pole, for so I've heard folks say; |
| But if, upon the other hand, you keep on eating pie, |
| You'll grow so big and round and tall, you'll almost reach the sky." |
"You'd better be careful, Fat, and buy a barrel of lemons," suggested Toad.
"I'll order a wagon-load," grinned Fat.
Hopie now held his paper near the candle, and in a moment read:
| "If you're the lad, to find the coin |
| That's hidden in the flour, |
| You, the highest will enjoy, |
| Of health, and wealth and power." |