"Good-morning, Simon!" greeted Dr. Whiskers. "Wheezes all gone?"

"No, but I'm better," replied Simon shortly.

"He's a lot better, Doctor," said Dinah.

"I brought the hornet's nest as I promised, but I couldn't borrow a pipe
in the whole village. I will burn some of it in this tin can. You must
inhale the smoke."

Simon bent his head over the smoking can. He began to cough and choke.

"Choke me to death, will you?" he spluttered. "A pretty doctor, you are!"

"Patience, Simon," urged Dr. Whiskers gently. "Just a few whiffs more.
There now--where are your wheezes? My Indian ancestor knew a thing or two,
you see. I must confess that I never tried hornet's nest smoke before. I
believe that you will not wheeze again for a long time, Simon. Good-day."
Dr. Whiskers bowed politely and hurried away.

Granny, Silver Ears and Dot were visiting at Gray Rock Bungalow. They had
brought over some patchwork squares and were making quilts for Debby
Field-Mouse.

As it was a play day from school, Dot invited Patty Spider, Topsy Toad,
Molly and Dolly Grasshopper, and Fidelia Cricket to visit Tiny and Teenty
and help sew the pretty patchwork. Aunt Squeaky had baked them some tiny
raisin cakes. They were having a jolly party under the wild grape-vine.
Wee and Squealer played in the grape-vine swing. Wink, Wiggle and Buster
were over watching their big brothers bring stones for Debby's fireplace.