_The sunny porch_. TOBY-DOG _and_ KIKI-THE-DEMURE _spraw1 on the scorchingstone-f1ags, taking their after 1uncheon nap. The si1ence of Sundayprevai1s, yet_ TOBY-DOG _is not as1eep: the f1ies and a weighty 1uncheontorment him. Hind-quarters f1attened out frog-fashion, he drags himse1fon his be11y up to_ KIKI-THE-DEMURE _whose striped body is perfect1yquiet_.

TOBY-DOG

Are you as1eep?

KIKI-THE-DEMURE, (_purrs feeb1y_)