She studied the crocodile carefully to find some way of escape for them. She noticed that there was a board fastened on to its back, upon which was written—
“GOOD ACCOMMODATION WITHIN!”
“That’s rather unusual!” exclaimed Coppertop.
“Not at all!” chirped the Bird. “It’s done to attract the young monkeys.”
“Well, it’s not the sort of place I should like to stay at!”
“You can’t help staying, once you’re there!” explained the Bird.
“No, I s’pose not! But it’s horrid of you to say so, when I’ve two brothers inside!”
“Cannibal!” shrieked the Bird, glancing at her disdainfully.
“Inside the crocodile, I mean!” cried Coppertop. “How stupid you are!”
And the Bird looked reassured.