Mr. Owl: The time for what?

The time for sleep, you say?

Mr. Sparrow: That’s what I said.

Mr. Owl:

Well, my dear bird, your reason must have fled!

Mr. Sparrow (icily):

I do not catch your meaning quite, I fear.

Mr. Owl:

I mean you’re talking nonsense. Is that clear?

Mr. Sparrow (angrily):