So the duty of the furry little mother, with her silly nose and her big, childish eyes, was singularly simplified.

It was no use making more trouble with her unfriendly guests over a matter that was now past remedy.

So all was overlooked, and the burrow settled down once more to the harmony of mutual aversion." Uncle Andy stopped and proceeded to refill his pipe, waiting for the Child's verdict.

The Child's face wore the grieved look of one who has had an illusion shattered.
"I shan't ever believe a word Bill tells me again," said he, with injured decision.
"Oh," said Uncle Andy, "you mustn't go so far as that.

Bill tells lots of interesting things that are true enough as far as they go.