There 's a nice big piece of bark over there that looks as if it ought to have a dozen fat beetles under it . It 's great fun to pull over pieces of bark and see fat beetles run all ways at once . I 'll just have to see what is under that piece . '' Jimmy tiptoed softly over to the big piece of bark , and then as he made ready to turn it over , he began again that foolish little verse . `` Beetle , beetle , smooth and smug , You are nothing but a bug . '' As he said the last word , he suddenly pulled the piece of bark over . `` Who 's a bug ? '' asked a funny voice , and it sounded rather cross . Jimmy Skunk nearly tumbled over backward in surprise , and for a minute he could n't find his tongue . There , instead of the fat beetles he had been so sure of , sat Old Mr. Toad , and he did n't look at all pleased . `` Who 's a bug ? '' he repeated . Instead of answering , Jimmy Skunk began to laugh . `` Who 's a bug ? '' demanded Old Mr. Toad , more crossly than before . `` There is n't any bug , Mr. Toad , and I beg your pardon , '' replied Jimmy , remembering his politeness . `` I just thought there was . You see , I did n't know you were under that piece of bark . I hope you will excuse me , Mr. Toad . Have you seen any fat beetles this morning ? ''
`` No , '' said Old Mr. XXXXX grumpily , and yawned and rubbed his eyes .
Jimmy Mr. Skunk Toad answering beetle beetles laugh minute politeness