It is very much in my way at home, and it is in such
bad repair that I could not get anything for it if I sold
it. I will certainly take care not to give away anything
again. One always suffers for being generous.’”
“Well?” said the Water-rat, after a long pause.
“Well, that is the end,” said the Linnet.
“But what became of the Miller?” asked the
Water-rat.
“Oh! I really don’t know,” replied the Linnet; “and
I am sure that I don’t care.”
