"The worms come after the riddle," said Mike.
"The answer is a pig's tie."
"Right, and here are the worms!"
Then after receiving many congratulations Scratchfoot ate the worms.
LATER, IN THE HENHOUSE.
"Mrs. Henny Penny, why do you insist on sitting on your nest forever? It is so pleasant outdoors; you might be fattening on worms instead of up here on your nest as if you were glued to it," said Scratchfoot.
"My dear, I see you do not understand."
"No, I don't understand, and only silly people say there is anything to understand in it," said Scratchfoot, interrupting Henny Penny.
"Dear, you said awhile ago that no one ought to stay in this fine weather, so I wish you would please go out."
After giving her a peck Scratchfoot left the house.