Turkey Gobbler bent close to Porcupine's ear and whispered:
"I want to tell you a horrible secret. But only on one condition—don't breathe it to a soul. It is true ... I am a little ashamed to talk about myself ... but how can I help it? I am the wisest bird! At times, it even embarrasses me, but as the wise Russians say, 'You can't hide an awl in a sack.' Please not a word of this to anyone!"
THE STORY OF LITTLE MILK, LITTLE CEREAL AND GRAY KITTEN, MOORKA
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IT was wonderful. It was wonderful that it happened every day. As soon as Cook placed the pot of milk and the earthenware oatmeal pan upon the stove, it would all begin. At first, there was silence; then conversation.
"I am Little Milk."
"And I am Little Cereal."