The bird overhead perked its head down side-wise, and gave a croak and said:
“It’s nearly time!”
“Time for what? Time for what?” croaked all the owls together.
“Time to put the bodies in the well!” said the ugly bird.
AROUND THE WALLS WAS A ROW OF GRAY OWLS
“What shall we do first?” said the owls together.
“Get me another body for the well!” said the bird overhead.