4119. The
Rooster knew that Otis would never solve his problem, and even if he did, a
bird’s role in things would always be precarious, so he sympathized with his
friend. Otis wanted to know what the point was if they did a presentation for
some rocks covered with moss. Sarcastically he said, “When we conclude our act,
with the rocks applaud us, will they give us a favorable review?”
4120. “Can we
take the silence of the rocks and moss for approval, and will our humor be
foiled and our sense of timing thrown off, without the echo of laughter our
antics always produce?”
4121. The
Rooster had no ready answer for Otis’ questions, but he knew that the wolf had
no choice in the long run but to agree, and so they went on their way, with no
plan, no destination, and no works in mind to perform.
4122. In the
evening, after dinner Otis and the Rooster settled down to consider what their
first performance was going to consist of. They began by discarding every skit
they had ever performed. At first they tried to consider how they might adapt
their former repertory for their new audience, but that idea came to a dead end.
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