[CHAPTER XXIV]
Mr. Cutworm, the Villain
“IF he mentioned cutworms,” said Billy, as Mary Frances finished telling him the story of the hop toad, “If he mentioned cutworms among the insects he eats, I certainly am glad to make his acquaintance. Will you introduce me to him?”
“Certainly I will, Billy; come right down into the garden.”
The children looked all over the place for the hop toad, but were unable to find a trace of him.
“I remember,” said Mary Frances, “that he told me he slept in the day time.”
“Oh, of course,” replied Billy, “that’s the reason we don’t see him. I might have thought of that!”
“Hello, he’s been lazing on the job though,” he exclaimed. “Look at those three young tomato plants, all cut off near the roots. Neat work, that. Mr. Cutworm the Villain’s, I’ll bet!”