“If you do she’ll surely roast
And be eaten up for toast,”
added Crow Shay. Then he looked around to see if anyone would chide him for speaking.
Just as he expected, the Yarn Baby’s hair began to stand up on end; but Fairly Flew only laughed and said, “Oh, now, Yarn Baby, don’t get ruffled. Let him make a little fun for us all.”
The Yarn Baby’s hair settled down smoothly in place, and Crow Shay did look as though he would like to crow for sure, but he was very polite and kept quiet.
