Chapter IX
In Which the Pretty Lady Concludes her Story
Once seated above, each told the other his favorite story and, these being finished, the leopard asked to hear of Vargu’s secret plan.
“‘You shall have it at once,’ the other declared. And with that he sounded a soft, signaling note, while from somewhere appeared a solemn-eyed monkey who was almost the image of Vargu.
“‘This,’ said the latter, ‘is my son, Too-Bo-Tan.’
“‘Pleased to meet you,’ said Soft Foot admiringly. ‘A mighty fine lad, sure enough.’
“‘Yes,’ agreed Vargu, With some pride in his tone, ‘and, even though I say it who shouldn’t, the very nimblest monkey in all Jungleland. Indeed, that is why I have made Too-Bo a part of the plan. So now, if you’ll both draw as close as ever you can, I’ll tell you what we’re to do.
