Whitefoot’s heart sank.  He had thought that he was to stay and that everything would be just as it had been before.  “Can’t I come over here any more?” he asked rather timidly.

“What a foolish question!” cried little Mrs. Whitefoot.  “Of course you can.  You will have to help take care of these babies.  Just as soon as they are big enough, you will have to help teach them how to hunt for food and how to watch out for danger, and all the things that a wise Wood Mouse knows.  Why, they couldn’t get along without you.  Neither could I,” she added softly.

At that Whitefoot felt better.  And suddenly there was a queer swelling in his heart.  It was the beginning of pride, pride in those wonderful babies.

“You have given me the best surprise that ever was, my dear,” said Whitefoot softly.  “Now I think I will go and look for some supper.”

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