"To be sure!" chuckled the little man, sitting down suddenly as if he worked with springs. "Well, of course, you're here!"
"I know that," laughed George.
"If you know that, why did you ask me?" said the little man, cocking his hat on one side. "You're here: you might be there, but you're not. Now you know all about it.... Would you like something to eat?"
"Oh yes, please!" cried George, "I should like some——" And he stopped for a moment to think what he would like.
"Ask for what you want," said the little man. "I expect it's here. There are all sorts of things lying about if one knows where to look for them."
George looked around him. "I don't see anything——" he began.
"Of course not!" snapped the witch. "How can you when you don't know what to look for."
George did not wait a moment. "A plate of roast beef and potatoes, and a large bone for Alexander, please!"
"Help yourself!" said the little man.