Toad's turn now came and upon his paper was written:
| "You're very fond of teasing all the girls, |
| And pulling off the ribbons from their curls; |
| But mark my words, these tricks you'll surely rue, |
| For when you're grown, a few they'll play on you." |
"That's a good one for you to remember, Toad," laughed the others.
Linn now read:
| "Your mouth may be large, as I've oft heard you say, |
| But your words show a brain that is working; |
| You'll go to the top of the ladder because, |
| You do what you do without shirking." |
"The old witch must have liked you, Linn," commented Reddy. "That's the best yet."