Side 4: THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
JIM
Hey, you there, Mr. Frog.
FROG
Ribbit.
JIM
I’m bet you two dollars I can catch you.
FROG
Ribbit
A chase goes down, but eventually Jim is able to catch the frog.
JIM
You’re mine! Now, I’m gonna teach you how to jump higher than any frog this side of
the Mississippi. Then you can win bets for me and we can be rich. Deal?
FROG
Ribbit.
JIM
Great! What’s your name?
FROG
Ribbit.
JIM
Daniel Webster. What a fantastic name. I’m gonna make you a star Daniel Webster!
FROG
Ribbit.
JIM
Alright. Now you’re a frog, so you’re built to jump higher than the average human.
You need to separate your legs, use your knees, and BOOM! How does that for ya?
The frog jumps
JIM
Fantastic work Daniel Webster! Now let’s win us a few bets.
They high five.
JIM
We took on nearly every frog owner in Calaveras County. He wasn’t perfect as first,
but all he needed was an education. I taught him the ins and outs of jumping. I also
taught him how to catch flies. Bring me some flies Daniel Webster!
FROG
Ribbit
The frog goes running and comes back with a fly in his mouth (a dog chew toy)
FROG
Ribbit
Jim begins petting the frog like it’s a dog.
JIM
Good boy Daniel Webster. Who’s the best frog in the world? Who’s the best frog in
the world?