Grandfather Frog in "Billy Mink Finds Little Joe Otter"

Billy Mink ran around the edge of the Smiling Pool and turned down by the Laughing Brook. His eyes twinkled with mischief, and he hurried as only Billy can. As he passed Jerry Muskrat's house, Jerry saw him.
"Hi, Billy Mink! Where are you going in such a hurry this fine morning?" he called.
"To find Little Joe Otter. Have you seen anything of him?" replied Billy.
"No," said Jerry. "He's probably down to the Big River fishing. I heard him say last night that he was going."