Mr Rooster’s famine store and the sly Whistler
In a drought a village of birds relies on Mr Rooster who runs a high priced store at the woods edge. The crow hawk and owl watch deceitful credit while Whistler bullies his way to free food by mimicking voices, growing fat as others starve. After rain returns, bills reveal overcharges sparking anger and a dispute over debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rooster
Rooster
Man
Mr. Hawk
Mr. Crow
Judge Owl
Mr Rooster
Mr. Whistler
Mr. Sparrow
Mrs. Hen
Mr.Whistler
Mr. Robin
Yeddo
Ben
Nigni
Whistler
Mocking Bird
London
Arak
Nigni the Dwarf Sails for England on Exhibition Tour
The 12 inch high, 9 pound performer Nigni plans a Europe tour with manager Rooster arranging travel for his nephew Arak as translator and guard. The voyage begins with departure for London aboard a steamship, where Nigni earns cheers after a brave quip about hair pulling.
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Mockingbird
Raymond Puller Ayres
England
R. Yeddo
Europe