“I can do a little of everything, if need be.”
“Do you eat flies?” asked the parsley.
“All day long.”
“Do you lay eggs?” asked the goat’s-foot. “For, of course, you’re a woman?”
“Yes—thank goodness!” said the spider.
“Then you’re the bird for us,” said the parsley.
“You’re heartily welcome,” said the goat’s-foot. “You look pretty light, so you won’t break our branches. Be sure and begin to build as soon as you please. You’ll find plenty of materials in the hedge.”
“It doesn’t matter in the least if you nip off a leaf here and there,” said the parsley.
“Thanks, I carry my own materials with me,” said the spider.
“I don’t see any luggage,” said the goat’s-foot.