"What kept you so long, children?" asked Mrs. Brown, anxiously.
"Oh, we saw a squirrel," said Bunny.
"And we set the milk pail down and chased it—chased the squirrel I mean," added Sue.
"And then a dog drank up the milk," went on Bunny.
"And we couldn't get any more at the farmhouse," said Sue, speaking next.
"But the ragged man, who lives in a cabin in the woods, and has a cow with the crumpled horn though she didn't jump over the moon—he gave us more milk for six cents," said Bunny, all in one breath.
"What's this about a ragged man?" asked Mr. Brown quickly, "and where does he live?"
The children explained. Mr. and Mrs. Brown looked at one another and then Mr. Brown said:
"Well, the ragged man meant all right, and he was very kind. But I wouldn't go off into the woods with strangers again, Bunny and Sue. They might get lost, or you might, and there would be a dreadful time until we found you again. After this don't set your milk pail down, and you won't have to hunt around for milk for supper. Now wash and get ready to eat the surprise."
"Can't I play with my electric train a little while?" asked Bunny.