  "After the thing was all over and the company leaving, Lady Featherly gave each of us an orange or an apple," said Speckle to Henny Penny the day after the party. "Don't you wish you had been there?" "Yes, my dear, and I could have gone for half an hour, if I had not to go out buying that house to-day. I may have to be gone some time, but the only thing I mind is about my eggs. I am afraid they will get cold." Henny sighed as she spoke. "Could I take your place?" "I would be very much obliged, my dear." "Then I will," said Speckle. "What time do you go?" "Red Nose Mike will be ready at half-past four this afternoon," Henny said. Speckle was ready at the time set by Henny, who soon found a house and was back in an hour's time. We must now hear something of Henny Penny. She is one of the oldest and sweetest hens at Fowl Farm. She was a small chicken when the travelling hens and roosters settled at the farm. She is respected by every decent chicken that ever saw her. The remark is everywhere, "What a nice lady that Mrs. Henny Penny is!" |
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