But the Goose only opened one window-pane,

And popped out her pretty red bill;

Said she, “Your fair words are all in vain,

But talk to me here, if you will.”

“To-morrow,” he cried, “there will be a fair,

All the birds and the beasts will go;

So allow me, I pray, to escort you there,

For you will be quite charmed, I know.”

“Many thanks for your news,” said Ganderee,