a nipper, isn't it?" he remarked. "I can't help wishing my
legs were like Mr. Grouse's."

"Huh!" Turkey Proudfoot exclaimed. "You'd look queer--as fat as you
are--if you had legs as short as his."

"Ah! But his legs are feathered out. And there's nothing like feathers
to keep the cold off," said Brother Tom.

"I suppose," said Turkey Proudfoot, "Mr. Grouse's legs wouldn't get as
cold as ours do, even if he hadn't a feather on them."

"Why not?" asked Brother Tom.

"Because they're shorter," said Turkey Proudfoot.

Brother Tom made no reply. He was no longer awake.

Being on the leeward side of his brother, Turkey Proudfoot began to feel
warmer.

"I'm glad Tom's a big fellow," he murmured drowsily. "He makes a fine
windbreak." Then he too fell asleep.

And the next day was Thanksgiving.

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