"But, of course, we mustn't say so.

It might hurt his feelings." "Yes," agreed Hugh, "it might.

But we must say something polite." "You say it," said Jeanne.

"I really daren't stand up, and it's not so easy to make a speech sitting down." "Monsieur Frog, we are very much obliged to you," began Hugh.

"Please tell all the other frogs so too.