But the worm grew faster than the chicks, and soon it was holding its mouth open, just like the chicks, and waiting to be fed.
“Please take that worm away,” said Polly, “I’m having to do so much extra work to feed it I can hardly feed my own children!”
“Not just yet,” said Peter, “it's very friendly with the children, and quite beautiful. I think we can let it stay just a little bit longer.”