surly-like

Updated: June 10, 2025

“Oh, will no one save me?” cried the poor little goat girl. “Will no one save me from this savage bear?” “No; no one will save you,” answered the shaggy creature, as he cleaned his white teeth with his red tongue for a brush. “I am going to eat you up.” “No, you are not!” cried Papa No-Tail, boldly. “Ha! Who says I am not going to eat her?” asked the bear, surly-like.

Howard Roger Garis - Bully and Bawly No-Tail (the Jumping Frogs)