Father Gray said, “Wait a moment and I will come along with you.”
Winkle cried, “I want to come too.”
Twinkle cried, “I want to come too, please wait for me.”
Uncle Whiskers grumbled, “Well, I never did see such a fuss in my life. I have not had enough to eat yet, but I guess I will join the hunt for Pinkie Whiskers anyway.”
Billy Jay laughed and said, “I will go with you, Uncle Whiskers. We can finish our supper when we return.”
So off they all ran after Pinkie Whiskers and although Mother Gray was worried, she never suspected what serious trouble and danger Pinkie Whiskers was in.
CHAPTER X
AFTER the first shock, Father Frog became very angry with Pinkie Whiskers. His legs began to move once more and he made long hops and jumps until he stood beside Pinkie Whiskers. He puffed out his white throat and croaked:
“Chug-e-rum! chug-e-rum! What are you doing with my son and why did you pull him out of the water?”
Pinkie Whiskers looked at Father Frog and when he saw how big he was, felt rather small and timid himself, but he raised up to his full height and said: