In all his years as a museum guard Jenkins had never heard an installation snore.
PLATE CXVI The Titmouse
Parrot had always thought titmice were birds.
PLATE CXIV Carotene Gluttony
PLATE CXII À La Gargantua
Parrot could not quite make it to the ear, but it was a good try. (Perhaps Rabelais would have been pleased.)
PLATE CX The Powder Puff
Miranda had intended to enjoy a day in the country, but between the pollen and her puff she was not having a good time.
PLATE CIX Thalidomoid Boy
The beat had set Parrot’s claw a-tappin’, but he was worried lest Rufus would get a cold in the Swiss air without his helmet.
PLATE CVIII Kazzooo!!!
Doris was amazed at what came out of her new toy. Her harp paled by comparison.