"Why not?" asked Brother Tom.
"Because they're shorter," said Turkey Proudfoot.
Brother Tom made no reply. He was no longer awake.
Being on the leeward side of his brother, Turkey Proudfoot began to feel warmer.
"I'm glad Tom's a big fellow," he murmured drowsily. "He makes a fine windbreak." Then he too fell asleep.
And the next day was Thanksgiving.