she even managed, in spite of her load, to catch a nice juicy worm now and then and had one left for the babies when she reached them. those cunning little fluff-balls were so glad to see their mother. for the first time, they really appreciated her.after this really strenuous day mrs. hen retired to her slumbers earlier than usual indeed, before the colors came into the sky to herald the setting of the sun, her usual bedtime hour.