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] that? (The others feel that he may have blundered, and draw away from .)

(examining the fallen one more minutely). This is no bird; I think it must be a lady.

(who would have preferred it to be a bird). And Tootles has killed her.

. Now I see, Peter was bringing her to us. (They wonder for what object.)

. To take care of us? (Undoubtedly for some diverting purpose.)

(though every one of them had wanted to have a shot at her). Oh, Tootles!

(gulping). I did it. When ladies used to come to me in dreams I said ‘Pretty mother,’ but when she really came I shot her! (He perceives the necessity of a solitary life for him.) Friends, good-bye.

(not very enthusiastic). Don’t go.

. I must; I am so afraid of Peter.

(He has gone but a step toward oblivion when he is stopped by a crowing as of some victorious cock.)

. Peter!