Smaly and Redy became even more terrified than before, so that their hearts felt like two little lumps of ice in their breasts. And then a very odd thing happened to them. Their beaks opened of themselves, and these words came out of them—words which Smaly and Redy had never thought of saying:
"Where is the key?"
Nothing answered them.
Then they found themselves on their hands and knees looking for the key.
"Where is the key? Oh, Reckybecky, where is the key?" the beaks demanded, entirely of their own accord.
Looking for the Key
Immediately a little grille opened in the door, and a voice said:
"Upon this side are honey, tea, and sugar! On your side are pepper, ginger, and allspice!"