"Only this pretty, dear little froggy, that I caught, and was holding out for Rikli to admire.

Just let me read you this description, and you will see how exactly it agrees with Mr.Frog himself.

Look, mamma, look!" and Fred opened his hand and showed a small green frog.
"Stand still, and be quiet, Rikli," said her mother to the crying girl, "and, Fred, why do you persist in showing the silly child these creatures, when you know how much she is afraid of them ?" "She was the only person near," answered Fred.

"But do listen to this, mamma." Fred opened his book, and began to read:-- "'The green or water frog, _esculenta_, is about three inches in length, grass-green, with black spots.

His eyes have a golden color, and the toes of his hind legs are webbed.