D. D.—The Queen! What for?
H. P.—To tell her a most important piece of news.
C. L.—A great piece of the sky fell out close to Henny Penny's head, and nearly killed her.
D. D.—Dear me! That is important. The Queen ought to know it at once. I'll come with you.
C. L.—You! Do you think you can walk so far?
D. D.—Oh, dear, yes! Besides, I daresay, we shall find some place on the road where we can get slugs or snails, or something of that sort, in case I feel faint.
C. L.—Very well, then, are you ready? Now we'll start.
D. D.—Come on, then. I'll just quack first to let people know where I am.
(Quacks. They prepare to start off arm in arm. A voice outside is heard.)
Voice.—Hullo! Cockie Lockie! Henny Penny! Ducky Daddles!