Well, that made the two in the wall feel somewhat bolder. And soon they ventured
to peep out and gaze at Solomon, to see whether he looked like a person who had just enjoyed a good meal.
"You're not as hollow as you sound, I hope," Grumpy Weasel remarked with some suspicion in his tone.
As for Mr. Meadow Mouse, he wouldn't dream of making so rude a remark.
"It's a fine evening and I hope you're feeling happy," he piped.
"Oh, very! Very!" said Solomon Owl solemnly.
Mr. Meadow Mouse was a trusting sort of chap. He was all ready to leave his cranny. But Grumpy Weasel was not yet satisfied.
"Which one of us are you answering?" he demanded of Solomon.
"Him!" said Solomon.
"Did you say, 'Ahem?'" Grumpy Weasel wanted to know.