Toots shifted his position in front of the monkey's cage, which caused the iron on his leg to jingle. This attracted the attention of Mr. Kelly, who threw away the straw he had been using as a toothpick and came close to the wire netting that surrounded him.
"You heard the command of Mahmoud to all the Menial People touching the little Limping Boy," said the sparrow. "Well, here he is."
Instead of replying, Mr. Kelly began twisting his features into the drollest shapes imaginable.
"Mahmoud's command has made a great stir everywhere," continued Pwit-Pwit. "It has affected Dozel to tears. I left her just now weeping over the misfortunes of the little Limping Boy."
At this Mr. Kelly began to snivel and moan, while two tears rolled down his hairy nose.
"Hello, there! What's the matter with you?" demanded Pwit-Pwit.
The monkey made no reply, but began limping around his cage, moaning and shedding tears, as though heart-broken.
"Oh, I see," said the sparrow, "you're sorry for the little Limping Boy, too."