Wendy gave the words , one , two , three , and Michael took his medicine , but Mr. Darling slipped his behind his back . There was a yell of rage from Michael , and `` O father ! '' Wendy exclaimed . `` What do you mean by ' O father ' ? '' Mr. Darling demanded . `` Stop that row , Michael . I meant to take mine , but I -- I missed it . '' It was dreadful the way all the three were looking at him , just as if they did not admire him . `` Look here , all of you , '' he said entreatingly , as soon as Nana had gone into the bathroom . `` I have just thought of a splendid joke . I shall pour my medicine into Nana 's bowl , and she will drink it , thinking it is milk ! '' It was the colour of milk ; but the children did not have their father 's sense of humour , and they looked at him reproachfully as he poured the medicine into Nana 's bowl . `` What fun ! '' he said doubtfully , and they did not dare expose him when Mrs. Darling and Nana returned . `` Nana , good dog , '' he said , patting her , `` I have put a little milk into your bowl , Nana . '' Nana wagged her tail , ran to the medicine , and began lapping it . Then she gave Mr. Darling such a look , not an angry look : she showed him the great red tear that makes us so sorry for noble dogs , and crept into her kennel . Mr. Darling was frightfully ashamed of himself , but he would not give in . In a horrid silence Mrs. Darling smelt the bowl . `` O George , '' she said , `` it 's your medicine ! ''
`` It was only a XXXXX , '' he roared , while she comforted her boys , and Wendy hugged Nana .
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