like Granny Fox anyway, nor do any of the other little meadow and
forest people, for most of them are very much afraid of her.

When old Granny Fox finally got out of the bramble bush, she
didn't stop to say anything more to Jimmy Skunk, but hurried
away, muttering and grumbling and grinding her teeth. Old Granny
Fox wasn't pleasant to meet just then, and when Bobby Coon saw
her coming, he just thought it best to get out of her way, so he
climbed a tree.

It wasn't that Bobby Coon was afraid of old Granny Fox. Bless
you, no! Bobby Coon isn't a bit afraid of her. It was because he
had a full stomach and was feeling too good-natured and lazy to
quarrel.

"Good morning, Granny Fox. I hope you are feeling well this
morning," said Bobby Coon, as old Granny Fox came trotting
under the tree he was sitting in. Granny Fox looked up and
glared at him with yellow eyes.

"It isn't a good morning and I'm not feeling fine!" she snapped.

"My goodness, how you have torn your skirts!" exclaimed Bobby
Coon.

Old Granny Fox started to say something unpleasant. Then she
changed her mind and instead she sat down and told Bobby Coon all
her troubles. As she talked, Bobby Coon kept ducking his head
behind a branch of the tree to hide a smile. Finally Granny Fox
noticed it.