Cat. It is a silly doggish plan to wag it when you're pleased. How can people know what you mean?
Cow. And you're so vain.
Cat. What about you? You said you could jump over the moon.
Cow. I said I could if I liked. But I don't like.
Cat. I'll bet you can't jump over the moon, whether you like it or not.
Cat. Then we won't bet for money. But I'll bet you you can't jump over the moon, and if you can, then I'll have lost my bet, and I'll go away as you ask; but if you can't, then I'll stay here as long as I please.
Dog [who has slyly pulled aside the curtain—aside to Cow]. Say yes, the moon's quite low.
Cow [to Cat]. All right, I'll take your bet.
Dog. And I'll be umpire.