Slyboots

That of "Slyboots" is also interesting from the resemblance of a portion of it to "Jack and the Beanstalk."

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

[Footnote 79: Compare the similar scene in the story of "Slyboots," later in this volume.] [Footnote 80: This incident resembles an adventure attributed to Thor.

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

At Slyboots and Smartypants, who lay along his ample thighs, fast asleep.

Tied Up in Tinsel Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1972

“I should be pleased,” Mrs. Forrester said loudly, “to renew my acquaintance with Slyboots and Smartypants.”

Tied Up in Tinsel Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1972

She looked down and saw the second cat, Slyboots, the tabby, performing the tails-up brushing ceremony by which his species make themselves known.

Tied Up in Tinsel Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1972

Slyboots, _alias_ Becky Sharp, afterwards the Merry Duchess of

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 31, 1891 Various

And then he jumped over the Luckymobile and ran off to his den to give it to Slyboots or Bushy Tail, his two little sons, you know, but which one got it I can't remember, for everybody was so excited that they forgot to ask the naughty old fox before he got away.

Billy Bunny and Uncle Bull Frog David Magie Cory 1919

Well, on this particular night little Billy Bunny was doing the fox trot with a nice little lady bunny, when all of a sudden from out of the Friendly Forest came Slyboots and Bushy Tail, the small sons of

Billy Bunny and Uncle Bull Frog David Magie Cory 1919

And if it hadn't been for the lady bunny who was dancing with him maybe Slyboots, or maybe Bushy Tail, would have caught the little bunny.

Billy Bunny and Uncle Bull Frog David Magie Cory 1919

Slyboots I had only to say the word and I should be as welcome as the flowers in May.

The Christian A Story Hall Caine 1892