The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck Quotes

“He said he loved eggs and ducklings; he should be proud to see a fine nestful in his wood-shed.”

“Jemima Puddle-Duck was a simpleton: not even the mention of sage and onions made her suspicious.”

“I wish to hatch my own eggs; I will hatch them all by myself.”

“The shed was almost quite full of feathers- it was almost suffocating; but it was comfortable and very soft.”

″‘Give me the herbs for the omelette. Be sharp!’ He was rather abrupt. Jemima Puddle-duck had never heard him speak like that. She felt surprised, and uncomfortable.”

“And nothing more was ever seen of the foxy-whiskered gentleman.”

“Jemima thought him mighty handsome. She explained that she had not lost her way, but that she was trying to find a convenient dry nesting-place.”

“Jemima Puddle-duck was escorted home in tears on account of those eggs.”