)
TOBY-DOG, (_yawning_)
You make me yawn.
KIKI-THE-DEMURE
On the contrary, it's you who bore me. (_Temptingly_.) You're thinking
what a good thing freedom is, aren't you?... A hen has probably escaped
from the chicken yard--what sport you're missing!
TOBY-DOG
You really think so?
KIKI-THE-DEMURE
I said: probably.... Have you finished exploring that rabbit's hole?
TOBY-DOG, (_disturbed_)
No ... it's so very deep! I almost buried myself, hollowing it out
yesterday. The earth that stuck to my muzzle had some of the animal's
fur in it....
KIKI-THE-DEMURE, (_more and more satanic_)
I suppose you'll finish that to-morrow ... or some other day. TOBY-DOG,
(_sadly_)
Why not say next year, while you're about it?
KIKI-THE-DEMURE
What's the matter with you? Your shiny black lip hangs down an ell, and
your froggy eyes glitter with tears. Are you crying?
TOBY-DOG, (_sniffling_)
No ...
KIKI-THE-DEMURE
Poor, sensitive heart, console yourself. You'll have your pleasures and
your friends again. At this very moment the farmer's dog is crunching
bones in the kitchen .
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