“Much provocation,” crowed the roosters
CHAPTER V
BAD NEWS
When Ready opened his eyes, he found himself in the loveliest little bed in the world. The animals by digging, gnawing, and scratching had made a large hollow place in the ground, and the birds had lined it with feathers. Even the flowers had given some of their leaves for the pillow.
You have no idea how comfortable it was. The Eagle’s trained nurse was giving Ready a teaspoonful of medicine every other minute. A special dog doctor was taking his pulse, and hundreds of birds were standing by waiting for orders. Ready really felt very comfortable.
A special dog doctor was taking his pulse
“He is better,” said the dog doctor, “but not yet on his feet.” Of course that was quite true, was it not?
“Is there anything you would like?” asked the trained nurse.