Oban's Myths & Legends
How Kangaroo got his Tail (continued)
One night, blasts of wind lashed the kangaroo with raindrops that felt like icy needles. Mirram was so wet and cold, he couldn't take it any longer. He struggled onto his hind legs and blown by the wind, hopped slowly towards the bark hut.
"It is me!" screamed Mirram,
banging on the door. "Now, let me in!" "No!" yelled
Wombat. "There isn't enough room."
Mirram's teeth were chattering. He became very angry and pushed hard at the door until it opened. "I'm inside now - and you aren't big enough to throw me out!" Continue
