In which we are introduced to WINNIE-THE-POOH and some bees, and the story begin (9)

In which we are introduced to WINNIE-THE-POOH and some bees, and the story begin (9)

Well, you laughed to yourself, " Silly old Bear ! " but you didn't say it aloud because you were so fond of him, and you went home for your umbrella.



" Oh, there you are ! " called down Winnie-the-Pooh, as soon as you got back to the tree.

" I was beginning to get anxious. I have discovered that the bees are now definitely Suspicious. "

" Shall I put my umbrella up ? " you said.

" Yes, but wait a moment. We must be practical. The important bee to deceive is the Queen Bee. Can you see which is the Queen Bee from down here ? "

" No, "

" A pity. Well, now, if you walk and down with your umbrella, saying, ' Tut-tut, it looks like rain, ' I shall do what I can by singing a little Cloud Song, such as a cloud might sing . . . Go ! "

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