"It's what I eat." "Well, I must say I'm much obliged, and I'm glad you came," announced the beast.

"Is there anything I can do in return for your kindness ?" "Yes," said Ojo earnestly, "you have it in your power to do me a great favor, if you will." "What is it ?" asked the Woozy.

"Name the favor and I will grant it." "I--I want three hairs from the tip of your tail," said Ojo, with some hesitation.
"Three hairs! Why, that's all I have--on my tail or anywhere else," exclaimed the beast.
"I know; but I want them very much." "They are my sole ornaments, my prettiest feature," said the Woozy, uneasily.

"If I give up those three hairs I--I'm just a blockhead." "Yet I must have them," insisted the boy, firmly, and he then told the Woozy all about the accident to Unc Nunkie and Margolotte, and how the three hairs were to be a part of the magic charm that would restore them to life.

The beast listened with attention and when Ojo had finished the recital it said, with a sigh: "I always keep my word, for I pride myself on being square.