FABIAN THE FOX : Page 105

rests his paws on the top edge and gazes sleepily around. He does not notice the billboard behind him.

yank: A D-double dandy day! By my buttons, a D-double dandy day indeed! Good morning, sun! Good morning, birds! Good morning, forest! Why, it's a most unusual day. I believe this calls for a nap. (He starts to disappear back into stump.)

Dusty Rodent enters with broom, sweeping furiously. dusty: Hold on there, Springcleaningtime, Springcleaningtime! yank (aside): Oh oh, here comes the grim sweeper. dusty: Come on, Yank, up and at 'em. Springcleaningtime! yank: Spring cleaning! But Dusty, it's September.