Chapter Thirteen
"The creature has a lot of sense," mumbled Kabumpo, with his mouth full of leaves.
"Creature!” exclaimed Wag, sitting up straight and opening his eyes wide. "Her name is Peg Amy, Mr. Nelegant Lelephant."
"Oh, all right," sniffed Kabumpo hastily. "But you'll have to admit she's curious."
"Of course she is," said Wag complacently. "That's why I like her. She wasn't cut out to be a beauty, but to be companionable, and she is. When you've known Peg as long as I have"—Wag paused impressively—"you'll be proud to carry her on your back, Mr. Long Nose!"
"I've only known her a few minutes and I adore her!" said Pompa heartily. "Mistress Peg and I are good friends already." Peg curtseyed awkwardly. "I've done this before," she reflected curiously to herself.
"Shall we tell them about Ruggedo?" Peg asked aloud, turning to Wag.
"Yes, do!" begged Pompa. "Tell us something about yourselves. I never saw so large a rabbit in my life as Wag and as for you!"—Pompa paused, for Wag was eying him resentfully—"you are the largest, most delightful doll I have ever met, the only
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