The Singing Frog

The man walked into the pub and then Stands at the bar and says “Something special to show you gentlemen” He opened a suitcase and pulled out a mouse “Would you like him to play the piano and entertain this house?” The bar visitors said “Yes” and gave a cheer They all liked cheerful music with their beer The mouse played the piano for half an hour The man said “Would you like to hear a frog who can sing with gusto and power” The audience cheered and said they were game for anything The frog sang magnificently, a joy to hear him sing The mouse playing, the frog singing, everyone was enjoying a great beer All having a great time that was clear. Suddenly up jumped a customer who offered to buy the frog For five thousand pounds, which made the on-lookers agog? The frog’s owner said O.K. and took the cash The buyer put the frog in his bag and then away did dash. The publican said “Five thousand pounds for a singing frog Worth millions. Wasn’t your price rather modest?” The man smiled and slowly said “Not really, you see the mouse is also a ventriloquist”