“What a scare you gave me!” exclaimed Rolly Polly. “I thought the Hound or Mr. Fox was after me.”
“You gave me a shock, too,” replied Pink Nose. “I didn’t know you were here until I saw you.”
“Yes, I’ve found a home for my family at last. I chose this big tree, and I’ve dug a tunnel clear under it. But what are you doing, Pink Nose?”
“Digging a burrow for my family. Can’t you see for yourself? I started on the other side of the tree, and I’ve dug clear down to here.”
“Yes, but you can’t have this place,” protested Rolly Polly. “I’ve selected it for my burrow.”
“And I’ve selected it for mine. See what a long tunnel I’ve dug.”
“Not longer than mine.”
“Oh, yes, it is. Just to show you I’ll measure it, and then we’ll measure yours.”
“All right! It’s agreed that the one who’s dug the longest tunnel has the place for his burrow. Is that right?”
“Yes, I’ll agree to that.”